Comparing and Ordering Integers

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What are positive integers?

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Positive integers are whole numbers greater than zero.

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How do you compare two negative integers?

Back

The integer that is closer to zero is greater. For example, -10 is greater than -16.

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What is the definition of an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

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What does it mean for a number to be below sea level?

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A number below sea level is represented as a negative integer.

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If Monday's temperature is -3°F and Tuesday's is -5°F, which day is colder?

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Tuesday is colder because -5°F is less than -3°F.

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What is the relationship between zero and positive integers?

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Positive integers are always greater than zero.

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What is the relationship between zero and negative integers?

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Negative integers are always less than zero.

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How do you order the integers -5, 0, and 3 from least to greatest?

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-5, 0, 3.

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What is the absolute value of -10?

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The absolute value of -10 is 10.

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What is the result of adding a positive integer to a negative integer?

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The result depends on the values; if the positive integer is greater, the result is positive; if the negative integer is greater, the result is negative.