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.

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What does a positive integer represent in real-world scenarios?

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A positive integer represents a gain or an increase, such as growth or profit.

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What does a negative integer represent in real-world scenarios?

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A negative integer represents a loss or a decrease, such as debt or a drop in temperature.

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What is the absolute value of an integer?

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The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

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How do you represent a loss of 5 units in integers?

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A loss of 5 units is represented by the integer -5.

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What is the opposite of a positive integer?

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The opposite of a positive integer is the corresponding negative integer.

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What is the opposite of -7?

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The opposite of -7 is +7.

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If you move 10 spaces to the right of zero, what integer do you reach?

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You reach the integer +10.

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If you move 12 spaces to the left of zero, what integer do you reach?

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You reach the integer -12.

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What is the sum of -3 and 5?

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The sum of -3 and 5 is 2.