Identifying Positive and Negative Integers

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What is a positive integer?

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A positive integer is a whole number greater than zero, such as 1, 2, 3, etc.

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What is a negative integer?

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A negative integer is a whole number less than zero, such as -1, -2, -3, etc.

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How do you represent a debt using integers?

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A debt is represented by a negative integer.

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How do you represent a gain using integers?

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A gain is represented by a positive integer.

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What integer represents losing 5 yards?

Back

-5

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What integer represents gaining 15 points in a game?

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15

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What integer represents owing $20?

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-20

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What integer represents being 10 feet below sea level?

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-10

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What integer represents earning $50?

Back

50

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What integer represents a loss of 30 yards?

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-30