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.

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What does a positive integer represent?

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A positive integer represents a value greater than zero.

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What does a negative integer represent?

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A negative integer represents a value less than zero.

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What is the opposite of a positive integer?

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The opposite of a positive integer is a negative integer of the same absolute value.

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What is the absolute value of -7?

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The absolute value of -7 is 7.

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How do you represent a gain in a number?

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A gain is represented by a positive integer.

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How do you represent a loss in a number?

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A loss is represented by a negative integer.

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What integer represents a decrease of 10?

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The integer that represents a decrease of 10 is -10.

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If you are 15 feet below sea level, what is your elevation above sea level?

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Your elevation above sea level is +15 feet.

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What integer could represent a temperature drop of 20 degrees?

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The integer that could represent a temperature drop of 20 degrees is -20.