Comparing and Ordering Integers and Decimals

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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. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 0.75 is a decimal.

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How do you compare two integers?

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To compare two integers, use the symbols < (less than), > (greater than), or = (equal to). For example, -5 < -4.

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How do you order decimals from least to greatest?

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To order decimals, compare the whole number parts first, then the decimal parts. For example, to order 0.5, 0.54, 0.8, and 0.85, the order is 0.5, 0.54, 0.8, 0.85.

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What is the least value in the set: 1.5, 15, 8.5, -10.2, -12.3?

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The least value is -12.3.

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What is the greatest value in the set: 3, -8, -10, 6?

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The greatest value is 6.

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How do you write -5 compared to -4 using symbols?

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-5 < -4.

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What is the value of -3.75 on a number line?

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-3.75 is located between -3 and -4 on the number line.

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Order the integers from least to greatest: 3, -8, -10, 6.

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The order is -10, -8, 3, 6.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1.5?

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The decimal equivalent of 1.5 is 1.5 itself.