Integer Concepts

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Opposite of -5

Back

5

Answer explanation

The opposite of a number is its additive inverse. For -5, the opposite is 5, since -5 + 5 = 0. Therefore, the correct answer is 5.

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Withdrawal of $50

Back

-$50

Answer explanation

A withdrawal from your bank account decreases your balance. Therefore, a $50 withdrawal is represented as -$50, indicating a negative change in your account balance.

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NOT negative option

Back

Bonus

Answer explanation

A bonus is a positive reward, while withdrawal, loss, and fine represent negative outcomes. Therefore, the correct answer is Bonus, as it is not negative.

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Gain of 10 yards

Back

+10

Answer explanation

A gain of 10 yards in football is represented by a positive integer. Therefore, +10 indicates a forward movement of 10 yards, making it the correct choice. -10 would indicate a loss of yards.

Front

New York temperature < -20°C

Back

-30°C

Answer explanation

Since Boston is at -20 degrees and it is colder in New York, the temperature must be lower than -20. Among the options, -30 is the only value that is colder than -20, making it the correct choice.

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Darrel's elevation: 20 feet below sea level

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Opposite elevation: 20 feet above sea level

Answer explanation

Darrel is 20 feet below sea level, so the opposite elevation is 20 feet above sea level. This means he would be at a height of 20 feet over the sea level, making '20 feet above sea level' the correct choice.

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Negative numbers

Back

Left of zero

Answer explanation

Negative numbers are located to the left of zero on the number line. Therefore, the correct answer is 'left'.

Front

Opposite of 10

Back

-10

Answer explanation

The opposite of a number is its additive inverse. For 10, the opposite is -10, as adding 10 and -10 results in 0. Therefore, the correct answer is -10.

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-1 vs -11

Back

>

Answer explanation

To compare -1 and -11, note that -1 is greater than -11 on the number line. Therefore, -1 > -11 is the correct choice.

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-5 < -4

Back

Correct Answer: <

Answer explanation

To compare -5 and -4, we note that -5 is less than -4. Therefore, the correct symbol to use is '<', indicating -5 < -4.