Mastering Integers and Absolute Value

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What is an integer?

Back

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 absolute value?

Back

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.

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What is the result of adding two negative integers, for example, (-2) + (-5)?

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The result is a negative integer. In this case, (-2) + (-5) = -7.

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How do you compare two negative integers, such as -5 and -8?

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The integer that is closer to zero is greater. Therefore, -5 is greater than -8.

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What is the result of adding a positive integer and a negative integer, for example, 5 + (-3)?

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The result is a positive integer if the positive integer is greater in absolute value. In this case, 5 + (-3) = 2.

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What is the absolute value of -10?

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The absolute value of -10 is 10.

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Which is greater: -1 or -4?

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-1 is greater than -4 because it is closer to zero.

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What is the result of adding two positive integers, for example, 7 + 5?

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The result is a positive integer. In this case, 7 + 5 = 12.

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What is the absolute value of 0?

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The absolute value of 0 is 0.

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How do you subtract integers, for example, 5 - 3?

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Subtracting integers can be thought of as adding the opposite. So, 5 - 3 = 5 + (-3) = 2.