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Integers and the Number Line — Quiz

Question 2 • Grade 7 Mathematics

Javier writes an integer on a piece of paper. The absolute value of his number is less than 4 Which is true of the possible values of Javier’s number?

Answer
A
The possible values are less than 4 but greater than negative 4 .
B
The possible values are less than negative 4 .
C
The possible values are less than 4 .
D
The possible values are either greater than 4 or less than negative 4 .

Explanation

A number with an absolute value less than 4 is less than 4 units from 0. So Javier’s number must be greater than −4 and less than 4; since it is an integer, its possible values are −3, −2, −1, 0, 1, 2, and 3. This matches the choice saying the values are less than 4 but greater than negative 4.

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