Exploring Integers and Absolute Values

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

Front

What does absolute value represent?

Back

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, the absolute value of -7 is 7.

Front

What integer represents a gain of 15 points?

Back

15

Front

What integer represents a loss of 12 dollars?

Back

-12

Front

Which integer is at the far left in the set {-5, -1, 4, 6}?

Back

-5

Front

Which integer is at the far right in the set {-3, 0, 2, 5}?

Back

5

Front

What is the opposite of the integer -7?

Back

7

Front

How do you find the absolute value of -10?

Back

The absolute value of -10 is 10.

Front

What is the absolute value of 0?

Back

The absolute value of 0 is 0.

Front

If you have -4 and you add 4, what is the result?

Back

0