Test -Integers and Rational Numbers

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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 is a rational number?

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What does the absolute value of a number represent?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |12| = 12 and |-12| = 12.

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How do you represent a withdrawal in integers?

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A withdrawal is represented as a negative integer. For example, a $35 withdrawal is represented as -35.

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How do you represent a temperature below zero in integers?

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A temperature below zero is represented as a negative integer. For example, 10 degrees below zero is represented as -10.

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What integer represents a deposit of money?

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A deposit is represented as a positive integer. For example, depositing $6 is represented as +6.

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What is the integer representation of a loss?

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A loss is represented as a negative integer. For example, losing 6 points in a game is represented as -6.

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What is the integer representation of a gain?

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A gain is represented as a positive integer. For example, gaining 5 points in a game is represented as +5.

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How do you graph rational numbers on a number line?

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Rational numbers can be graphed on a number line by locating their position based on their value. For example, -3.25 is located between -3 and -4.

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What is the difference between positive and negative integers?

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Positive integers are greater than zero (e.g., 1, 2, 3), while negative integers are less than zero (e.g., -1, -2, -3). Zero is neither positive nor negative.