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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Identify the integer for: The temperature is 5 degrees above zero.

Back

5

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Identify the integer for: The temperature is 3 degrees below zero.

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-3

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Identify the integer for: A diver is 20 feet below sea level.

Back

-20

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Identify the integer for: A mountain peak is 15 feet above sea level.

Back

15

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Identify the integer for: A bank account has a debt of $10.

Back

-10

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Identify the integer for: A player scored 7 points in a game.

Back

7

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Identify the integer for: A player lost 4 points due to a penalty.

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-4

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What does the number line represent?

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A number line represents the order of numbers, with positive integers to the right of zero and negative integers to the left.