Ordering & Representation of 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 least to greatest?

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To order integers from least to greatest, compare their values and arrange them starting from the smallest number to the largest.

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What is the smallest integer in the set: 1, -3, 0, 2?

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The smallest integer in the set is -3.

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How do you represent a loss in terms of integers?

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A loss is represented by a negative integer. For example, if the stock market dropped 48 points, it is represented as -48.

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What integer represents the number of candies Jim's friend has after giving him 7 candies?

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If Jim's friend gave him 7 candies, the integer representing how many candies his friend has now is -7.

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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 from the largest number to the smallest.

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What is the result of ordering the integers -3, 3, -1, 1 from greatest to least?

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The order from greatest to least is 3, 1, -1, -3.

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What is the significance of negative integers in real-life scenarios?

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Negative integers can represent debts, losses, or values below zero, such as temperatures below freezing.

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How do you compare two integers to determine which is greater?

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To compare two integers, look at their values; the integer with the higher value is greater.

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What is the absolute value of an integer?

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