Zero Hero Quest Worksheet
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Zero Hero Quest Worksheet
Integers & Their Opposites • Modified Practice
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What is an Opposite Integer? Opposites are numbers that are the same distance from 0 on a number line, but in opposite directions.
☀️ Above Zero = Positive (+) ❄️ Below Zero = Negative (−)
Part 1
Real-World Opposites
Write the opposite integer for each situation.
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Up 4 floors
+4
Opposite:
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8 ft below sea level
−8
Opposite:
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Earned $15
+15
Opposite:
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6 degrees cold
−6
Opposite:
Part 2
Visual Number Line
Look at the jumps from zero.
← Jump 4 units left
Jump 4 units right →
−5
−4
−3
−2
−1
0
+1
+2
+3
+4
+5
- How many jumps from 0 is the number +4?
units
- How many jumps from 0 is the number −4?
units
- What is the opposite of +3?
Answer:
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Making Zero Pairs
Integer Counters & The Zero Rule
Page 2
The Golden Zero Rule When you combine an integer and its opposite, they cancel out to make ZERO!
+1 + −1 = 0 (Zero Pair)
Part 3
Match & Cancel Counters
Draw a loop around each zero pair.
A. Loop the matching positive and negative counters: Total Value:
How many zero pairs?
B. Draw the negative counters needed to make zero: Goal: Sum = 0
Start with 3 positive counters:
Draw the opposite counters here:
Part 4
Complete the Zero Equations
Fill in the blank to make 0.
(+5) +
= 0
(−7) +
= 0
(+12) +
= 0
Quick Rule Check
Circle the correct answer:
Any integer plus its opposite will ALWAYS equal:
1 0 10
How do you feel about zero pairs?
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