Identifying Integers and their Opposites Flashcard (35 Questions)

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 opposite of -10?

Back

The opposite of -10 is 10.

Front

What does a loss of 10 yards represent in integer form?

Back

A loss of 10 yards is represented as -10.

Front

What does a decrease of 3 points represent in integer form?

Back

A decrease of 3 points is represented as -3.

Front

How do you represent withdrawing $25 from a bank account as an integer?

Back

Withdrawing $25 is represented as -25.

Front

What is the set of all positive and negative whole numbers called?

Back

The set of all positive and negative whole numbers is called integers.

Front

Which of the following is an integer: 1/8, -7, .39, 8.3?

Back

-7 is an integer.

Front

What is the opposite of 5?

Back

The opposite of 5 is -5.

Front

If you gain 15 points, how would you represent this as an integer?

Back

Gaining 15 points is represented as +15 or simply 15.

Front

What is the integer representation of a temperature drop of 4 degrees?

Back

A temperature drop of 4 degrees is represented as -4.