Understanding Absolute Values and Opposites

This video introduces integers, explaining their definition and real-life applications. It covers comparing integers using inequality symbols and the concept of absolute value, emphasizing that distance is always positive. The video also discusses finding the opposite of integers, including handling double negatives.

Which of the following is NOT considered an integer?

• 0

• -3

• 4

• 2.5

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

Why might a negative number be used to represent a bank account balance?

• To show a positive balance

• To represent a zero balance

• To indicate an overdraft

• To show a surplus

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

If 7 is compared to -2, which statement is true?

• 7 is greater than -2

• -2 is greater than 7

• 7 is equal to -2

• 7 is less than -2

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

On a number line, which number is to the left of -1?

• -2

• 0

• 1

• 2

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

What is the absolute value of -8?

• -1

• 8

• 0

• -8

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

Which of the following has the same absolute value as 5?

• -10

• 0

• -5

• 10

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

If the absolute value of a number is 3, which of the following could be the number?

• -3

• 0

• 3

• Both -3 and 3

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6A

What is the opposite of -9?

• 0

• -9

• 9

• 18

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6A

If the opposite of a number is -4, what is the number?

• 8

• 0

• -4

• 4

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6A

Which statement is true about the opposite of a negative number?

• It is always zero

• It is always positive

• It is always negative

• It is always the same number

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6A