Comparing Integers

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. It is always a non-negative value.

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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 from the smallest (most negative) to the largest (most positive).

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What are opposite numbers?

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Opposite numbers are pairs of numbers that are the same distance from zero on the number line but in opposite directions (e.g., -5 and 5).

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What is a negative integer?

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A negative integer is any whole number less than zero, represented with a minus sign (e.g., -1, -2, -3).

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What is a positive integer?

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A positive integer is any whole number greater than zero (e.g., 1, 2, 3).

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How do you identify the least integer in a set of numbers?

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To identify the least integer in a set, compare all the integers and find the one with the smallest value.

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What is the relationship between negative numbers and zero?

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Negative numbers are less than zero, while zero is neither positive nor negative.

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How do you represent a number below sea level?

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A number below sea level is represented as a negative integer (e.g., -50 feet indicates 50 feet below sea level).