Integers

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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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What does a negative integer represent in real-life scenarios?

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A negative integer often represents a loss, debt, or a position below a reference point, such as sea level.

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What does a positive integer represent in real-life scenarios?

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A positive integer often represents a gain, profit, or a position above a reference point, such as sea level.

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Write an integer to match the following scenario: a loss of $30.

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-30

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Write an integer to match the following scenario: a $35 withdrawal.

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-35

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Write an integer to match the following scenario: 5000 feet above sea level.

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5000

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Write an integer to match the following scenario: 650 feet below sea level.

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-650

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What is the opposite of -20?

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20

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How do you add two integers with the same sign?

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When adding two integers with the same sign, add their absolute values and keep the sign.

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How do you add two integers with different signs?

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When adding two integers with different signs, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.