Exploring Integers and Absolute Value Concepts

This video tutorial covers the basics of integers and absolute value. It begins with an introduction to integers, explaining them as positive or negative whole numbers, and distinguishes them from fractions and decimals. The tutorial uses a number line to illustrate integer comparison, emphasizing that values decrease as they move left. It then explains absolute value as the distance from zero, which is always positive. The video includes examples of comparing values using absolute value and concludes with real-world applications, such as freezing points, to solidify understanding.

Which of the following is an integer?

• 0.75

• 1/2

• -2

• 3.5

Which of these values is NOT an integer?

• 0

• 2.5

• 7

• -10

On a number line, which value is greater?

• -10

• -1

• -5

• -8

What happens to the values as you move left on the number line?

• They become positive

• They stay the same

• They get smaller

• They get larger

What is the absolute value of -7?

• -1

• -7

• 0

• 7

Which of the following statements about absolute value is true?

• Absolute value can be negative

• Absolute value is always positive

• Absolute value is always zero

• Absolute value is the same as the opposite

What is the absolute value of 10?

• 1

• 10

• -10

• 0

Which symbol represents absolute value?

• ( )

• [ ]

• | |

• { }

Which substance has the lowest freezing point according to the table?

• Butter

• Mercury

• Airplane fuel

• Water

Which is closer to the freezing point of zero: Mercury or Butter?

• Mercury

• Butter

• Neither is close

• Both are equally close