Integers and Absolute Values

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What are integers?

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Integers are whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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What is an absolute value?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |-5| = 5.

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How do you determine if two integers are opposites?

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Two integers are opposites if they are the same distance from zero but on opposite sides of the number line. For example, 5 and -5 are opposites.

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What is the absolute value of -12?

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The absolute value of -12 is 12, written as |-12| = 12.

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What integer is 7 units to the left of 0?

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The integer that is 7 units to the left of 0 is -7.

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What does it mean for an integer to represent a loss?

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An integer represents a loss when it is negative. For example, -5 can represent a loss of $5.

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How do you compare absolute values?

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To compare absolute values, look at the numbers without their signs. For example, |-3| and |3| are equal.

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What is the opposite of -8?

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The opposite of -8 is 8.

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If you have a profit of $15, what integer represents this?

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The integer that represents a profit of $15 is 15.

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What is the result of adding -4 and 4?

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The result of adding -4 and 4 is 0.