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 represent a negative integer in a real-world context?

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A negative integer can represent a loss, a debt, or a position below a reference point, such as sea level.

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What is the opposite of a positive integer?

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The opposite of a positive integer is its corresponding negative integer.

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How do you express a temperature that is below zero in integer form?

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A temperature below zero is expressed as a negative integer, for example, -30°F represents 30°F below zero.

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What does it mean to have a debt of $50 in integer terms?

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A debt of $50 is represented as -50, indicating a negative balance.

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If a plane descends 3000 feet, how is this represented as an integer?

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The descent of 3000 feet is represented as -3000 feet.

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What is the opposite of an elevation of 25 feet below sea level?

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The opposite of 25 feet below sea level is 25 feet above sea level.

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How do you find the opposite of an integer?

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To find the opposite of an integer, simply change its sign; for example, the opposite of 10 is -10.

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What is the significance of zero in the context of integers?

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Zero is an integer that represents a neutral point, neither positive nor negative.

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How can integers be used to represent real-life situations?

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Integers can represent various real-life situations such as temperatures, elevations, financial balances, and scores in games.