Identifying Integers and their Opposites Flashcard (35 Questions)

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What is an integer?

Back

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

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What are negative numbers?

Back

Negative numbers are integers that are less than zero.

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What is the opposite of a positive integer?

Back

The opposite of a positive integer is a negative integer.

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What is the opposite of -5?

Back

The opposite of -5 is 5.

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How do you represent a loss of $20 as an integer?

Back

A loss of $20 is represented as -20.

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What does it mean to decrease a value?

Back

To decrease a value means to subtract from it, often represented by a negative integer.

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If you gain 10 points, how is this represented as an integer?

Back

A gain of 10 points is represented as +10 or simply 10.

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What integer represents riding an elevator up 3 floors?

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Riding an elevator up 3 floors is represented as +3.

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What is the integer representation of a temperature drop of 5 degrees?

Back

A temperature drop of 5 degrees is represented as -5.

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What is zero in terms of integers?

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Zero is an integer that is neither positive nor negative.