Comparing 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 their positions on the number line; the integer further to the right is greater.

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What does it mean for an integer to be 'below sea level'?

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An integer below sea level represents a negative elevation, indicating a depth beneath the surface of the sea.

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What is the relationship between negative integers and temperature?

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In temperature measurements, lower negative integers indicate colder temperatures.

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How do you determine which of two negative integers is greater?

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The negative integer closer to zero is greater than the one further from zero.

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What is the significance of zero in integer comparisons?

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Zero is the neutral integer; it is greater than all negative integers and less than all positive integers.

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What does the symbol '>' represent in integer comparisons?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than' and is used to compare two integers.

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What does the symbol '<' represent in integer comparisons?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than' and is used to compare two integers.

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How do you interpret the phrase '5 > -1'?

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This means that 5 is greater than -1, indicating that 5 is to the right of -1 on the number line.

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What is the highest elevation among integers?

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The highest elevation is represented by the largest positive integer.