Integers and Absolute Value

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 is absolute value?

Back

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |-4| = 4.

Front

Which integer represents a loss of 50 points?

Back

-50

Front

What is the absolute value of |15|?

Back

15

Front

How do you compare -2 and -5?

Back

-2 is greater than -5 because it is closer to zero.

Front

What integer represents a temperature of 10 degrees below zero?

Back

-10

Front

If you gain 30 points, what integer represents this?

Back

30

Front

What is the absolute value of |-100|?

Back

100

Front

Which is greater: -1 or -3?

Back

-1 is greater than -3.

Front

What integer represents a debt of $40?

Back

-40