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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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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What is the opposite of zero?

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Zero is its own opposite.

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Which of the following is not an integer: 5, -3, 8.2, 0?

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8.2 is not an integer.

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How do integers compare on a number line?

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On a number line, integers to the right are greater than those to the left.

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Is every whole number a rational number?

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Yes, every whole number is a rational number because it can be expressed as a fraction with a denominator of 1.

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

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The result can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the values of the integers.

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What is the result of subtracting a negative integer from a positive integer?

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

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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.

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If Boston has a temperature of -20 degrees, what does a temperature of -30 degrees represent?

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A temperature of -30 degrees is colder than -20 degrees.