Introduction to Integers

Front

What is an integer?

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

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How do you compare two integers?

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To compare two integers, look at their values on the number line. The integer further to the right is greater.

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What does it mean to withdraw money from a bank account?

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Withdrawing money means taking money out of your account, which is represented by a negative integer.

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What integer represents losing something?

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Losing something is represented by a negative integer. For example, losing 5 pounds is -5.

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What integer represents gaining something?

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Gaining something is represented by a positive integer. For example, gaining 10 points is +10.

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How do you represent being below sea level?

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Being below sea level is represented by a negative integer. For example, -50 feet.

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What is the result of -8 + 8?

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The result is 0, because adding a negative and its positive counterpart cancels each other out.

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What is the result of -5 - 3?

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The result is -8, because subtracting a positive number from a negative number results in a more negative number.

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How do you represent a temperature drop of 10 degrees?

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A temperature drop of 10 degrees is represented by -10.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in comparing integers?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 5 > 3 means 5 is greater than 3.