Compare and Order Integers

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What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but does not include fractions or decimals.

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How do you compare two integers?

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To compare two integers, determine which one is greater, lesser, or if they are equal by considering their positions on the number line.

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What does it mean to order integers from least to greatest?

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Ordering integers from least to greatest means arranging them in ascending order, starting with the smallest integer and ending with the largest.

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is '<'.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is '>'.

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How do you identify the least integer in a set?

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The least integer in a set is the smallest number when all integers are compared.

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How do you identify the greatest integer in a set?

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The greatest integer in a set is the largest number when all integers are compared.

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What is the result of comparing 0 and any positive integer?

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0 is always less than any positive integer.

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What is the result of comparing 0 and any negative integer?

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0 is always greater than any negative integer.

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How do you order the integers -5, 3, and 0 from least to greatest?

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The order from least to greatest is -5, 0, 3.