1.1 Integers and Opposites

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What are positive integers?

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Positive integers are greater than 0.

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What is the opposite of 12?

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The opposite of 12 is -12.

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Which situation is best represented with a negative integer?

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78 feet below sea level.

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Where are negative integers located on a number line?

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Negative integers are to the left of 0 on a horizontal number line.

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What does -5 represent?

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-5 represents a negative integer, and its opposite is 5.

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What is the definition of an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

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What is the opposite of a negative integer?

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The opposite of a negative integer is a positive integer.

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How do you find the opposite of a number?

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To find the opposite of a number, change its sign.

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What is the absolute value of -7?

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The absolute value of -7 is 7.

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What does it mean for two integers to be opposites?

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Two integers are opposites if they are the same distance from 0 on a number line but on opposite sides.