Integers, Opposites and Absolute Value

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 a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |–4| = 4 and |4| = 4.

Front

What is the opposite of a number?

Back

The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero but in the opposite direction. For example, the opposite of 7 is -7.

Front

Evaluate the expression: |–9|

Back

9

Front

Evaluate the expression: |5| + |–3|

Back

8

Front

What is the opposite of -10?

Back

10

Front

Express the integer for a gain of $20.

Back

20

Front

Express the integer for a loss of $15.

Back

-15

Front

Evaluate the expression: |–7| + 2

Back

9

Front

What is the absolute value of -12?

Back

12