1B: Real World Situations with Integers

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What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

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What does a positive integer represent in real-world situations?

Back

A positive integer represents a gain, increase, or a value above zero.

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What does a negative integer represent in real-world situations?

Back

A negative integer represents a loss, decrease, or a value below zero.

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How can deposits in a bank account be represented using integers?

Back

Deposits are represented by positive integers.

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How can withdrawals from a bank account be represented using integers?

Back

Withdrawals are represented by negative integers.

Front

What integer represents a gain of 20 yards?

Back

20 yards is represented by the integer +20.

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What integer represents a loss of 20 yards?

Back

A loss of 20 yards is represented by the integer -20.

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What integer represents an elevation below sea level?

Back

An elevation below sea level is represented by a negative integer.

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What integer represents an elevation above sea level?

Back

An elevation above sea level is represented by a positive integer.

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If a plane descends 3000 feet, how is this represented with an integer?

Back

This is represented by the integer -3000.