Study Guide: Chap 1 Flashcard 1 23

Front

What is the symbol used to compare two integers when one is less than the other?

Back

<

Front

What is the absolute value of a number?

Back

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, always expressed as a positive value.

Front

If a submarine is at -1800 feet and dives another 1500 feet deeper, how do you represent its new location?

Back

-3300 feet (calculated as -1800 - 1500).

Front

How do you express a debt of $50 in integer form?

Back

-50

Front

What is the result of the operation -7 + 12?

Back

5

Front

What does the symbol '>' indicate when comparing two integers?

Back

It indicates that the integer on the left is greater than the integer on the right.

Front

What is the result of the absolute value of -25?

Back

25

Front

How do you represent a gain of $100 in integer form?

Back

100

Front

What is the result of the operation 15 - 20?

Back

-5

Front

What does the symbol '=' indicate in integer comparison?

Back

It indicates that the two integers being compared are equal.