Integers

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What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but does not include fractions or decimals.

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How do you order integers from smallest to greatest?

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To order integers from smallest to greatest, compare their values and arrange them in ascending order.

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What is the absolute value of an integer?

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The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |9| = 9 and |-9| = 9.

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What integer represents sea level?

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The integer that represents sea level is 0.

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How do you express a debt as an integer?

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A debt is expressed as a negative integer. For example, a debt of $50 is expressed as -50.

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What is the least integer?

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The least integer is the smallest whole number in a given set of integers.

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How do you add two integers with different signs?

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To add two integers with different signs, subtract the absolute values and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

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What is the result of adding two positive integers?

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The result of adding two positive integers is always a positive integer.

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result of adding two negative integers is always a negative integer.

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How do you subtract integers?

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To subtract integers, add the opposite of the integer being subtracted. For example, a - b is the same as a + (-b).