Integers, Opposites and Absolute Value

Three fish are swimming at three different elevations: -1 foot, -5 feet, and -8 feet. Which fish is closest to the surface of the water?

• -5

• -8

• -1

A withdrawal, or money removed from a bank account, is listed on a bank statement as a negative number. Which represents a greater withdrawal, −45 dollars or −50 dollars?

• -45

• -50

• they are the same

Jackson records the elevations, relative to sea level, that two fish are swimming. The first fish was at −6 feet, and the second was at −11 feet. What are the opposite elevations and what do they represent?

An investment gains $5 in value on one day. The next day, it loses $3 in value. Represent each of these using integers.

• 3 and 5

• -3 and 5

• - 3 and -5

• 3 and -5

Four bank account balances are -$11, -$16, -$2, and $15. Write the balances in order from least balance to greatest balance.

• $15, -$2, -$11, -$16

• -$2, -$11, -$16, $15

• -$2 , -$16, $15 -$11

• -$16, -$11, - $2, $15

Two research submarines are exploring a coral reef. Submarine 1 is at an elevation of −58 feet. Submarine 2 is at an elevation of −65 feet. Which elevation is farthest from sea level?

• Sub 1

• Sub 2

• The are both the same distance from sea level.

Evaluate the expression.
| 9 |

• 0.9

• 9

• -9

• 90

Which of the following is the LEAST?

• |-2|

• |-4|

• |3|

• |-5|

Bill is thinking of a number. He says his number is the opposite of l-12l. What number is Bill thinking of?

• -l-12l

• 12

• 12-12

• l12l

What is the opposite -5?

• 5

• 0

• -5

• 10