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Opposites of Integers Worksheet

A Grade 8 math worksheet focusing on understanding and identifying the opposites of integers using number lines and various problem types.

Grade 8 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 answer to the best of your ability. Show your work where necessary.

1. What is the opposite of -15?

a

-15

b

0

c

15

d

1/-15

2. Which of the following statements is true?

a

The opposite of 7 is -7.

b

The opposite of -3 is -3.

c

The opposite of 0 is 1.

d

The opposite of -10 is -1/10.

3. The opposite of 25 is  .

4. The opposite of -9 is  .

5. The number that is its own opposite is  .

6. Plot the number 4 and its opposite on the number line below.

-5-3-10135

7. Describe in your own words what the 'opposite' of an integer means.

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

T

True

F

False

9. The opposite of zero is zero.

T

True

F

False

Match each integer with its opposite.

10. -6

 

a. -12

11. 12

 

b. 6

12. -1

 

c. 1