Understanding Integers

Numbers to the LEFT of zero are...

• positive

• negative

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

Numbers to the RIGHT of zero are...

• positive

• negative

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6A

Use an integer to describe this situation: diving 40 feet below sea level.

• 40

• -40

• 0

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

Use an integer to describe the situation: A bird flies 5,000 feet above sea level.

• 5,000

• -5,000

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

Use an integer to describe the situation: I owe Sarah 45 dollars.

• 45

• -45

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

Use an integer to describe the situation: It is 6 degrees below zero outside.

• 6

• -6

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

What is the opposite number of -6

• |-6|
• 6
• |6|
• -6

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6A

Which is the greatest integer?

• -33
• -31
• -28
• -17

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

Compare: -12 ____ -2

• -12 < -2
• -12 > -2
• -12 = -2

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

 Order the integers from least to greatest.  4, –4, –2, 2, –8

• 4,-4,-2,2,-8
• 4, 2, -2, -4, -8
• -8, -4, -2, 2, 4
• 8, 2, -24, -4

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B