Exploring the Concept of Zero in Integer Comparisons

What does zero represent in a situation where no money is deposited or withdrawn from a bank account?

• No change in balance

• An overdraft

• A negative balance

• A positive balance

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

If Mimi deposits $40 into her account, what is the integer representation of this transaction?

• 400

• 40

• 0

• -40

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

Lance dug a hole 2 feet below the ground. What is the integer representation of this depth?

• 2

• -2

• 0

• -20

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6A

Malachi lost 3000 points in a game. What is the opposite integer of this loss?

• -3000

• 0

• 3000

• 30

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

Tom gained 35 pounds. What is the integer representation of this gain?

• 350

• 35

• -35

• 0

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

When ordering integers from least to greatest, which number would come first?

• -3

• 0

• -4

• 4

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

Which of the following sets of numbers is ordered from least to greatest?

• -4, -2, 0, 2, 4, 6

• 4, 6, -4, -2, 0, 2

• 6, 4, 2, 0, -2, -4

• 0, -2, -4, 2, 4, 6

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

When ordering integers from greatest to least, which number would come first?

• -5

• 0

• 6

• 2

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

Which of the following sets of numbers is ordered from greatest to least?

• 4, 5, -3, -7, 1, 2

• -7, -3, 1, 2, 4, 5

• 5, 4, 2, 1, -3, -7

• 1, 2, 4, 5, -3, -7

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

Which inequality sign correctly compares the numbers -9 and 2?

• -9 ≥ 2

• -9 = 2

• -9 > 2

• -9 < 2

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B