Unit 7 Integers, Absolute Value, and Rational Numbers Flashcard

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What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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What is absolute value?

Back

Absolute value is the distance of a number from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, the absolute value of -4 is 4.

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How do you order integers from least to greatest?

Back

To order integers from least to greatest, compare their values on the number line, starting from the left (smallest) to the right (largest).

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What is the absolute value of -10?

Back

The absolute value of -10 is 10.

Front

If the temperature decreased by 4 degrees, what integer represents this change?

Back

The integer that represents this change is -4.

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How do you compare absolute values?

Back

To compare absolute values, look at the numbers without their signs. For example, |3| and |-5| can be compared as 3 and 5.

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What is the least absolute value among -10, -30, and -14?

Back

The least absolute value is -10, as it is closest to zero.

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Order the integers -2, -7, -4, and -9 from least to greatest.

Back

The order from least to greatest is -9, -7, -4, -2.

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What does the inequality sign '=' mean when comparing absolute values?

Back

The '=' sign means that the two absolute values are equal.

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What is the absolute value of -7?

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The absolute value of -7 is 7.