Integers Understand

Numbers to the LEFT of zero are...

• positive

• negative

Numbers to the RIGHT of zero are...

• positive

• negative

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

• 40

• -40

• 0

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

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

• 6

• -6

ten degrees below zero

• -10
• 10

6 steps forward

• -6
• 6

a loss of 7 pounds

• -7
• 7

a withdrawal of $20

• -20
• 20