6.1-6.3 practice flashcard

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What is a positive integer?

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A positive integer is a whole number greater than zero, such as 1, 2, 3, etc.

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What is a negative integer?

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A negative integer is a whole number less than zero, such as -1, -2, -3, etc.

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How do you represent a withdrawal from a bank account using integers?

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A withdrawal is represented as a negative integer.

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If Stock A increased by $2.50 and Stock B decreased by $0.75, which stock had a positive change?

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Stock A had a positive change.

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What does it mean for a stock to decrease?

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A stock decreases when its value goes down, represented by a negative change.

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How do you order integers from least to greatest?

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To order integers, compare their values and arrange them starting from the smallest to the largest.

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Which is deeper: -37.125 meters or -37.6 meters?

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-37.6 meters is deeper because it is further below zero.

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What is the result of adding a positive integer and a negative integer?

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The result depends on the absolute values; if the positive integer is larger, the result is positive, and if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.

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What is the absolute value of a negative integer?

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The absolute value of a negative integer is its distance from zero on the number line, represented as a positive number.

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How do you represent earning money using integers?

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Earning money is represented as a positive integer.