Integers include:

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• positive whole numbers

• negative whole numbers

• zero

• opposites are numbers that are the same distance from zero in opposite directions​

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Integers to represent different situations & the meaning of zero

The high temperature yesterday has 24 degrees. This is 17 degrees below the average high temperature in January.

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Integer: -17

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Zero represents the average high temperature which is 41, not 0. ​

An account balance is the amount of money present in a financial repository, such as a savings or checking account, at any given moment.

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Deposit: Putting money into an account (de-positive)

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Withdrawal: Removing money from an account (negative)​

A $48 deposit into a savings account.

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Integer: 48

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Zero represents $0 deposited or withdrawn.

A $90 withdrawal from a savings account.

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Integer: -90

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Zero represents $0 deposited or withdrawn.