Chapter 8 Integers, Number Lines, and Coordinate Plane

What is the absolute value of -1/5? 

• 1.5
• -1/5
• 0

What is the opposite of -9? 

• 9
• 1/9
• 0
• -9

What is the opposite of 3?

• -3
• 0
• 3
• 1/3

What is the reason that absolute value is always written as a positive?

• Absolute value is talking about numbers so it must be positive.
• Absolute value does not always have to be positive.
• Absolute value is like a clock it has only positive numbers.
• Absolute value is talking about distance, distance is always measured by positive numbers.

Order the numbers from least to greatest.
-2, I8I, 5, I-10I, 6

• -2, I8I, 5, I-10I, 6
• -2, 5, 6, I8I, I-10I
• -2, 5, 6, 8, 10
• I-10I, -2, 5, 6. I8I

The elevation of the Dead Sea is about 1,310 feet below sea level.  Which integer represents this elevation?

• -1,310
• -131
• 131
• 1,310

Which situation cannot be represented by the integer -10?

• an elevation of 10 feet below sea level
• a temperature increase of 10°F
• a golf score of 10 under par
• a bank withdrawal of $10

The quarterback had a 10-yard loss and then a 25-yard gain.  Which integer represents a 25-yard gain?

• -25
• -10
• 25
• 10

Which word describes a negative integer? 

• decrease 
• gain
• above
• higher 

The opposite of -89 is?

• -89
• 89
• 0
• 98