Integers

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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 is the opposite of a number?

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The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero on the number line but in the opposite direction. For example, the opposite of -4 is 4.

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What is the opposite of -30?

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The opposite of -30 is 30.

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What is the opposite of the opposite of a number?

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The opposite of the opposite of a number is the original number itself. For example, the opposite of the opposite of 15 is 15.

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How do you represent a decrease in value using integers?

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A decrease in value is represented by a negative integer. For example, descending 20 meters is represented as -20.

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How do you represent an increase in value using integers?

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An increase in value is represented by a positive integer. For example, 11 strokes above par is represented as 11.

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What is the integer representation of '5 degrees below zero'?

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The integer representation is -5.

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What is the integer representation of '3 degrees above zero'?

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The integer representation is 3.

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If you have -10 and you add 10, what is the result?

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The result is 0.

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If you have 15 and you subtract 20, what is the result?

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The result is -5.