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Basic Algebra/Working with Numbers/Integers and the Number Line

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Vocabulary

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Integer
A whole number (both positive and negative).
Number Line
a line marked periodically with numbers
Origin
Zero (0)

Lesson

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An integer is any number, positive or negative, that does not have a fraction or decimal point. Integers can be shown on a number line, like the one below.

The Number Line between the integers -10 and 10

This number line shows the numbers from -10 to (positive) 10. Notice the arrows on either side to show that the numbers continue in both directions even though they are not shown on the line.


Practice Games

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http://www.funbrain.com/linejump/index.html

Practice Problems

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What is

-2+6=


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