Understanding Absolute Values and 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. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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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. For example, the absolute value of -5 is 5, written as |-5| = 5.

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Write an integer to match the following situation: 19 feet above sea level.

Back

19

Front

Which integer is between -22 and -24?

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-23

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Write an integer to match the following situation: 15 degrees below zero.

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-15

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What is the value of |-18|?

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18

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Compare: |-18| _______ 15.

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What is the integer representation of sea level?

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0 (zero) represents sea level.

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

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To find the absolute value of a negative integer, remove the negative sign. For example, |-7| = 7.

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What is the relationship between positive and negative integers?

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Positive integers are greater than zero, while negative integers are less than zero. Zero is neither positive nor negative.