Comparing integers

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What is the opposite of a positive integer?

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The opposite of a positive integer is its negative counterpart.

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What is the opposite of 12?

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-12

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How do you determine if one integer is less than another?

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An integer A is less than integer B if A is to the left of B on the number line.

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Is the statement -6 < -2 true or false?

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True

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What symbol is used to indicate that one number is less than another?

Back

The symbol '<' is used to indicate that one number is less than another.

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Compare the two numbers: -19 and -9. Which is smaller?

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-19 is smaller than -9.

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What does the inequality -9 < -6 indicate about the two numbers?

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It indicates that -9 is to the left of -6 on the number line.

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Which number is farther from 0: -12 or -6?

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-12 is farther from 0 than -6.

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What is the definition of an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

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How do you represent the concept of 'greater than' in symbols?

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The symbol '>' is used to represent 'greater than'.