Understanding Integers

In this video, Mrs. C introduces integers, explaining that they are whole numbers and their opposites, including zero. She uses a number line to illustrate positive and negative integers, emphasizing that zero is neither. Examples of integers, such as positive one and negative five, are provided, along with non-examples like fractions and decimals. The video also clarifies that zero is not a counting number. Mrs. C encourages viewers to like and subscribe to her channel for more math content.

What is the formal definition of integers?

• Only negative whole numbers

• Fractions and decimals

• Only positive whole numbers

• Whole numbers and their opposites

Which number is considered neither positive nor negative?

• One

• Zero

• Negative five

• Positive five

Which of the following is an example of a positive integer?

• Negative one

• Negative five

• Zero

• Positive five

What is the opposite of positive one?

• Negative one

• Negative two

• Zero

• Positive two

What is the opposite of negative five?

• Negative ten

• Zero

• Positive ten

• Positive five

Which of the following is not an integer?

• Positive three

• Zero

• Negative five

• Positive one-half

Why are fractions not considered integers?

• They are not whole numbers

• They are negative numbers

• They are larger than integers

• They are positive numbers

Which of these numbers is part of the integer family?

• Positive 11.384

• Zero

• Negative 0.25

• Positive one-half

Is zero a counting number?

• No, because it is negative

• Yes, because it is a whole number

• No, because it is not positive

• Yes, because it is an integer

What are counting numbers?

• Decimals

• Positive whole numbers

• Negative whole numbers

• Fractions