Integers

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction or decimal.

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What is the opposite of a number?

Back

The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero on the number line but in the opposite direction.

Front

What is the opposite of -9?

Back

9

Front

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

Back

If the integer is positive, its opposite is negative, and vice versa.

Front

What is the opposite of the opposite of -30?

Back

-30

Front

Write an integer to match the following scenario: to descend 20 meters.

Back

-20

Front

Write an integer to match the following scenario: $5 deposit.

Back

+5

Front

What does it mean to add a negative integer?

Back

Adding a negative integer is the same as subtracting the absolute value of that integer.

Front

What is the result of -5 + 3?

Back

-2

Front

What is the result of -7 - 4?

Back

-11