Comparing and Ordering Integers

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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, but does not include fractions or decimals.

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How do you order integers from greatest to least?

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To order integers from greatest to least, compare their values and arrange them starting with the highest value down to the lowest.

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How do you order integers from least to greatest?

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To order integers from least to greatest, compare their values and arrange them starting with the lowest value up to the highest.

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What symbol is used to compare two integers when one is less than the other?

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

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What symbol is used to compare two integers when one is greater than the other?

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The symbol '>' is used to indicate that one integer is greater than another.

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What is the result of comparing -9 and -1?

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-9 is less than -1, so the comparison is -9 < -1.

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What is the result of comparing -9 and 8?

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-9 is less than 8, so the comparison is -9 < 8.

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How do you determine the greatest integer in a set of integers?

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To determine the greatest integer, identify the integer with the highest value in the set.

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How do you determine the least integer in a set of integers?

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To determine the least integer, identify the integer with the lowest value in the set.

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What is the order of the integers -5, -17, 3, and 0 from least to greatest?

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The order from least to greatest is -17, -5, 0, 3.