Integer Basics

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What is the definition of 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 greatest to least?

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To order integers from greatest to least, compare their values and arrange them starting from the highest value down to the lowest.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. It is always a non-negative value.

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What is the absolute value of -350?

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The absolute value of -350 is 350.

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What does a negative integer represent in real-life situations?

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A negative integer can represent a loss, debt, or a temperature below zero.

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If Monday's temperature is -3°F and Tuesday's is -5°F, which day is colder?

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Tuesday is colder because -5°F is less than -3°F.

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What is the result of adding a positive integer to a negative integer?

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The result depends on the absolute values of the integers; if the positive integer is greater, the result is positive, if less, the result is negative.

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What does a bank withdrawal of $100 represent in integer form?

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A bank withdrawal of $100 is represented as -100.

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How do you compare two negative integers?

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To compare two negative integers, the one with the greater absolute value is considered smaller. For example, -5 is less than -3.

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What is the sum of -2 and 3?

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The sum of -2 and 3 is 1.