Understanding Integers and Absolute Value

What is an integer?

• A number that is always positive

• A number that is always negative

• A number that can be positive, negative, or zero

• A number that is always greater than zero

If a situation is described as 32 feet underground, what integer represents this?

• 32

• -32

• 0

• 64

What is the opposite of -5?

• 5

• -5

• 0

• 10

On a number line, which number is greater: -4 or 7?

• -4

• 7

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

Which of the following is a true inequality?

• -2 < 3

• 3 = -2

• -2 > 3

• 3 < -2

Order the following integers from least to greatest: 8, -3, 0, 10.

• 8, 10, -3, 0

• 0, -3, 8, 10

• 10, 8, 0, -3

• -3, 0, 8, 10

What is the absolute value of -6?

• 0

• 6

• 12

• -6

Evaluate the expression: |5| - |2|.

• -3

• 0

• 7

• 3

If x = -2, what is the value of |x| + 8?

• 8

• 10

• 6

• 0

What is the absolute value of a number?

• The number itself

• Always a negative number

• The distance from zero on the number line

• Always zero