Lesson 1-1 Relate Integers and Their Opposites

The opposite of -8 is _____

• 8

• -16

• 0

• -1

The absolute value of -15 is _____

• 15

• -15

• 0

• 1

• -3

• 3

• -4

• 4

What is the opposite of the opposite of -6?

• -6

• 6

• 12

• -12

Which of the following is a rational number?

• √2

• π

• e

What is the sum of -9 and its opposite?

• -18

• 18

• 0

• 9

Which number is closer to 0 on a number line?

• -5

• 7

• -3

• 4

What is the value of | -7 | + | 7 | ?

• 0

• 7

• 14

• -14

Which of the following represents a negative rational number?

• 8/-4

• -8/-4

• -8/4

• 8/4

Every integer is also a rational number because:

• it can be written as a fraction with denominator 1.

• it is always a positive number.

• it cannot be expressed as a decimal.

• it is not a real number.