Integers

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero on the number line but in the opposite direction. For example, the opposite of -5 is 5.

11

-35

-20

30

-30

A withdrawal is represented as a negative integer. For example, a $50 withdrawal is -50.

A positive integer indicates a value greater than zero. Examples include 1, 2, 3.

A negative integer indicates a value less than zero. Examples include -1, -2, -3.