Answer to Question #129965 in Algebra for scarlet

Question

Write the integer that represents
a loss of 52 pounds. Then write
the opposite of that integer.

Answer 1

Integers are the set of whole numbers and their opposites.

examples;

-12 + 12

-21 +21

-17 +17

-9 +9

Therefore the integer of the loss of 52 pounds is -52 pounds.

The opposite of the integer is +52 pounds