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 compare two integers using inequality symbols?

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You can compare two integers using inequality symbols (<, >, ≤, ≥) to show their relationship. For example, if a < b, then a is less than b.

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What is the inequality symbol for the statement: | -3 | ____ | 8 |?

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The correct symbol is <, meaning |-3| (which is 3) is less than 8.

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Write an inequality for the statement: 2 degrees is warmer than -5 degrees.

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The inequality is 2 > -5.

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How do you list integers from least to greatest?

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To list integers from least to greatest, arrange them in ascending order based on their value.

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What is the result of the expression | 4 - 3 | ___ 1?

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The correct symbol is =, meaning |4 - 3| (which is 1) equals 1.

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How do you order a set of integers from least to greatest?

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Identify the smallest integer and arrange all integers in ascending order.

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What is the least integer in the set {-1, 3, -5, -7}?

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The least integer in the set is -7.

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What does it mean for one integer to be greater than another?

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An integer a is greater than another integer b if a is to the right of b on the number line.

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What is the greatest integer in the set {-4, 0, 2, 5}?

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The greatest integer in the set is 5.