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Opposites of Integers Worksheet

Explore the concept of opposites of integers with this Grade 7 math worksheet, including number line representation and problem-solving.

Grade 7 Math Number SenseIntegers and Rational NumbersOpposites of Integers
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.NS.A.1.A

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Opposites of Integers

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Read each question carefully and provide the best answer. Remember that the opposite of an integer is the number that is the same distance from zero on the number line but in the opposite direction.

1. What is the opposite of -9?

a

9

b

-9

c

0

d

1/9

2. Which of the following statements is true?

a

The opposite of 5 is -5.

b

The opposite of -3 is -3.

c

The opposite of 0 is 1.

d

The opposite of 7 is 1/7.

3. The opposite of 12 is  .

4. The opposite of -25 is  .

5. The number that is its own opposite is  .

6. Plot the integer 4 and its opposite on the number line below. Label both points.

-5-3-10135

7. A submarine is at a depth of 500 feet below sea level. What integer represents its depth? What is the opposite of this integer, and what does it represent?

8. The opposite of a positive integer is always a negative integer.

T

True

F

False

9. The opposite of a negative integer is always a positive integer.

T

True

F

False

Match each integer with its opposite.

10. -15

 

a. 20

11. 8

 

b. 15

12. -20

 

c. -8