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, you can use the symbols > (greater than), < (less than), = (equal to), and ≠ (not equal to) based on their values.

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What does absolute value represent?

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

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How do you find the absolute value of a negative integer?

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The absolute value of a negative integer is found by removing the negative sign. For example, |-6| = 6.

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What is the inequality symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is >.

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What is the inequality symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is <.

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How do you write an inequality for 'x is less than 3'?

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The inequality can be written as x < 3.

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What does it mean for integers to be arranged from least to greatest?

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Arranging integers from least to greatest means listing them in order starting from the smallest value to the largest value.

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What is the greatest integer in the set {-3, -1, 2}?

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The greatest integer in the set is 2.

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How do you determine which integer has a greater absolute value?

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To determine which integer has a greater absolute value, compare the non-negative values of the integers. For example, |-6| = 6 and |-2| = 2, so -6 has a greater absolute value.