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.

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What is the opposite of a positive integer?

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The opposite of a positive integer is a negative integer.

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What integer represents a loss or withdrawal?

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A negative integer represents a loss or withdrawal.

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What integer represents a gain or deposit?

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A positive integer represents a gain or deposit.

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How do you represent a decrease in value using integers?

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A decrease in value is represented by a negative integer.

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What is the integer representation of a gain of 10 yards?

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The integer representation is +10.

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What is the integer representation of a withdrawal of $50?

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The integer representation is -$50.

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What does the set {-4, -3, 1} represent?

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It represents the integers -4, -3, and 1 along with their opposites.

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What is the opposite of -5?

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The opposite of -5 is +5.

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

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The result depends on the absolute values; if the positive integer is larger, the result is positive, and if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.