Basic Understanding Integers

Numbers to the LEFT of zero are...

• positive

• negative

Numbers to the RIGHT of zero are...

• positive

• negative

Absolute value means...

• distance away from zero

• opposite of a number

• monkey

All rational numbers are also integers. For example, 1/2 is an integer.

• true

• false

What is the opposite of 7?

• 7

• -7

• 0

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

• 40

• -40

• 0

Which number is the biggest?

• -99

• -12

• 4

Which is correctly listed in order from least to greatest?

• -12, -1, 0, 13

• 2, -3, 0, -4

• 14, -11, 6, -9

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

• 5,000

• -5,000

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

• 45

• -45