Integers, Opposites, and Absolute value

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What is an integer?

Back

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 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, the absolute value of -5 is 5.

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What is the opposite of a number?

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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 4 is -4.

Front

What is the absolute value of |-7|?

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The absolute value of |-7| is 7.

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What is the opposite of -12?

Back

The opposite of -12 is 12.

Front

If the absolute value of x is 9, what are the possible values of x?

Back

The possible values of x are 9 and -9.

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What integer represents a temperature of 5 degrees below zero?

Back

The integer that represents this temperature is -5.

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Which is greater: -3 or -5?

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-3 is greater than -5 because it is closer to zero on the number line.

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What is the absolute value of 0?

Back

The absolute value of 0 is 0.

Front

If a number is -15, what is its absolute value?

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The absolute value of -15 is 15.