Ordering Integers

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What are integers?

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Integers are whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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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. For example, -4, -2, -1, 0, 5, 6 is the correct order.

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What is the comparison symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is <. For example, -1 < 4.

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What is the comparison symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is >. For example, -7 > -8.

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What is a negative integer?

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A negative integer is any whole number less than zero. Examples include -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. Examples include 1, 2, 3.

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Where are negative numbers located on a number line?

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Negative numbers are located on the left side of zero on a number line.

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Where are positive numbers located on a number line?

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Positive numbers are located on the right side of zero on a number line.

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How do you compare two integers?

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To compare two integers, determine which one is larger or smaller by looking at their positions relative to zero.

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What is the result of comparing -3 and -2?

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-3 < -2, meaning -3 is less than -2.