Understanding Opposites and Absolute Values of Integers

The video tutorial introduces the concepts of opposites and absolute values of integers. It explains how opposites are numbers equidistant from zero on a number line but on opposite sides, and how their sum is zero, demonstrating the inverse property of addition. The tutorial also covers absolute values, showing that they represent the distance of a number from zero, always yielding positive results except for zero itself. Examples are provided to illustrate these concepts, and the video concludes with a recap of the key points.

What is the opposite of the integer -5?

• 5

• -10

• 0

• -5

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If a number is 12 units to the left of zero on the number line, what is its opposite?

• -12

• 12

• 0

• 24

What is the result of adding an integer and its opposite?

• Zero

• Negative of the integer

• Double the integer

• The integer itself

Which of the following pairs are additive inverses?

• 10 and 0

• -3 and 3

• 5 and 5

• 7 and -7

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What is the absolute value of -9?

• 0

• 18

• -9

• 9

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How is the absolute value of a number represented?

• Parentheses

• Brackets

• Vertical bars

• Curly braces

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What is the absolute value of 0?

• -1

• 0

• 1

• Undefined

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If the absolute value of a number is 15, what could the number be?

• Both 15 and -15

• 0

• 15

• -15

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Which statement is true about absolute values?

• They are always non-negative

• They can be negative or positive

• They are always positive

• They are always negative

What is another term for opposites of integers?

• Absolute values

• Additive inverses

• Multiplicative inverses

• Reciprocals