*Chapter 6 - Checkpoint Flashcard #1

Front

What does the integer -50 represent in a real-world context?

Back

A decrease of 50 employees.

Front

What is the opposite of the integer -7 on the number line?

Back

7

Front

Is absolute value always positive?

Back

True

Front

What is the absolute value of -220?

Back

| -220 | = 220

Front

What rational number does the point -2/3 represent on the number line?

Back

-2/3

Front

What is the definition of absolute value?

Back

The distance of a number from zero on the number line, always expressed as a positive value.

Front

How do you find the absolute value of a negative integer?

Back

Remove the negative sign.

Front

What is the opposite of a positive integer?

Back

The negative of that integer.

Front

If |x| = 5, what are the possible values of x?

Back

x = 5 or x = -5.

Front

What does it mean for a number to be rational?

Back

A number that can be expressed as a fraction of two integers.