Exploring Integers and Their Absolute Values

Mr. Richards introduces integers and absolute values, explaining how to graph integers on a number line and the concept of absolute value as the distance from zero. He demonstrates simplifying expressions involving absolute values and provides a practical example with a real-world context.

Which of the following is a positive integer?

• -1

• 4

• 0

• -3

How would you represent 6 degrees above normal as an integer?

• -6

• 0

• -2

• 6

On a number line, which number is to the right of -4?

• -6

• -7

• -3

• -5

What is the absolute value of -5?

• -1

• 5

• 0

• -5

How far is the number 8 from zero on a number line?

• 4 units

• -8 units

• 0 units

• 8 units

Simplify the expression: 2 + | -3 |

• 1

• 3

• 5

• -1

What is the result of | -6 | - 5?

• 11

• 0

• 1

• -1

If Megan's dog gained 6 pounds and lost 3 pounds, what is the total change in weight?

• 3 pounds

• 9 pounds

• 0 pounds

• 6 pounds

What is the absolute value of 6?

• 3

• 6

• -6

• 0

How do you calculate the total change in weight using absolute values?

• Add the numbers directly

• Subtract the smaller number from the larger number

• Add the absolute values of the numbers

• Multiply the numbers