Integers in the Real World

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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 does it mean to deposit money in a bank account?

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Depositing money means adding funds to your bank account, which increases your account balance.

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What does it mean to withdraw money from a bank account?

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Withdrawing money means taking funds out of your bank account, which decreases your account balance.

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If you gain weight, how is it represented in integers?

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Gaining weight is represented as a positive integer.

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If you lose weight, how is it represented in integers?

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Losing weight is represented as a negative integer.

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What integer represents no change in weight?

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No change in weight is represented by the integer 0.

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What is the integer representation of a $25 deposit?

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A $25 deposit is represented by the integer +25.

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What is the integer representation of a $100 withdrawal?

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A $100 withdrawal is represented by the integer -100.

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How do you calculate the total balance after a deposit and a withdrawal?

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Total balance = Initial balance + Deposit - Withdrawal.

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What is the significance of positive and negative integers in real-life situations?

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Positive integers often represent gains or deposits, while negative integers represent losses or withdrawals.