Understanding Integers

Front

What is an integer?

Back

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

Front

What is the absolute value of -7?

Back

The absolute value of -7 is 7. Absolute value represents the distance of a number from zero on the number line.

Front

Which integer is greater: -2 or -5?

Back

-2 is greater than -5 because it is closer to zero on the number line.

Front

What are opposite numbers?

Back

Opposite numbers are pairs of numbers that are the same distance from zero but on opposite sides of the number line. For example, 3 and -3.

Front

What is the greatest integer among -10, -5, and -1?

Back

-1 is the greatest integer among -10, -5, and -1.

Front

How do you represent -4 on a number line?

Back

-4 is represented to the left of zero on the number line, four units away.

Front

What is the sum of -3 and 5?

Back

The sum of -3 and 5 is 2.

Front

What is the difference between -6 and -2?

Back

The difference between -6 and -2 is -4.

Front

What is the product of -3 and 4?

Back

The product of -3 and 4 is -12.

Front

What is the quotient of -8 divided by 2?

Back

The quotient of -8 divided by 2 is -4.