Integers, Absolute Value, and Number Lines

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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 -7 is 7.

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What is absolute value?

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Absolute value is the distance of a number from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. It is always a positive number.

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What is the absolute value of -12?

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The absolute value of -12 is 12.

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How do you order integers from least to greatest?

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To order integers from least to greatest, compare their values and arrange them starting from the smallest to the largest.

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Order the integers: -5, 4, 2, -3, -1

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-5, -3, -1, 2, 4.

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How do you represent a loss in money using integers?

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A loss in money is represented by a negative integer. For example, losing $12 is represented as -12.

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What is the positive integer that represents earning $12?

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The positive integer that represents earning $12 is +12.

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What does it mean for a number to be positive?

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A positive number is greater than zero. Examples include 1, 2, and 3.

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What does it mean for a number to be negative?

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A negative number is less than zero. Examples include -1, -2, and -3.