Question

Describe a situation that can be represented by the integer 12.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Integers are positive whole numbers, negative whole numbers and zero.

Positive whole numbers are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and so on.

Negative whole numbers are: -1, -2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -7, -8, -9, -10, -11, and so on.

Together with zero, they are all called integers.

There are many situations that can be represented by the integer 12.

Examples are:

- How many shirts make a dozen?

* 12 shirts make a dozen

- How many months make one year?

* 12 months make one year.

Answer 2

Positive integers describe situations greater than zero.

Some possible answer are listed below.

12 feet above ground level

an increase of 12 points on an exam

a gain of 12 pounds in weight