Integers Review

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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 not a fraction or decimal.

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How do you represent a debt using integers?

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A debt is represented as a negative integer. For example, a debt of $50 is represented as -50.

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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 -6?

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The absolute value of -6 is 6.

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How do you compare two negative integers?

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When comparing two negative integers, the one with the greater absolute value is the smaller integer. For example, -13 is less than -4 because 13 > 4.

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What is the relationship between -13 and -4?

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-13 is less than -4, or -13 < -4.

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What are two integers that have the same absolute value?

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Two integers that have the same absolute value are 15 and -15.

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What is the opposite of a number?

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The opposite of a number is the number that, when added to the original number, equals zero. For example, the opposite of -3 is 3.

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How do you find the opposite of a positive integer?

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The opposite of a positive integer is its negative counterpart. For example, the opposite of 5 is -5.

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What is the absolute value of 0?

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The absolute value of 0 is 0.