๐ Topic Summary
Opposite integers are numbers that have the same distance from zero on the number line, but they are on opposite sides. One is positive, and the other is negative. For example, 7 and -7 are opposite integers because they are both 7 units away from zero. Understanding opposite integers is key to working with number lines and solving equations in algebra.
In simpler terms, if you have a number, its opposite is the same number but with the opposite sign. A positive number becomes negative, and a negative number becomes positive. Zero (0) is its own opposite.
๐งฎ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Integer |
A. The distance of a number from zero. |
| 2. Opposite Integers |
B. A whole number that is not a fraction. |
| 3. Number Line |
C. Numbers that are the same distance from zero but on opposite sides of the number line. |
| 4. Positive Integer |
D. A line showing numbers and their relation to each other. |
| 5. Absolute Value |
E. An integer greater than zero. |
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following paragraph using the words: negative, zero, opposite, positive, integers.
________ are whole numbers. Each ________ number has an ________. The opposite of a ________ number is a negative number. The only number that is its own opposite is ________.
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Explain, in your own words, how understanding opposite integers can help you in everyday life. Give a real-world example.