6th grade homework for Thursday September 6th, 2012

Quick review of today's class:

What are integers? Integers are the set of positive whole numbers, their opposites, and zero.

Opposite integers: Two numbers that are the same distance from 0 on a number line, but in opposite directions.

Absolute value: is the distance of the number from 0 on a number line. For example: to find the absolute value of -3, count the units from 0 until you reach -3.

Also, to help yourself compare and order integers you may use a number line as a guide.

Below you will find the homework for tomorrow.

Have a great afternoon!


Word problems 43 and 44 on page 33.

43) Scores in a golf tournament are reported by the number of strokes each player is above or below par. The scores for five players are -12, +2, -7, +4, and -3. Order the scores from the lowest under par to the greatest over par.
*Which score is farthest to the left on a number line?
*Which score is the next-farthest to the left?

44) A friend does not know how to order integers. Explain how to order 12, -4, and -5 from least to greatest.