Comparing and Ordering Integers

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What is an integer?

Back

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

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How do you compare two integers?

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To compare two integers, determine which number is farther to the right on the number line; the one on the right is greater.

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Which is greater: -10 or -16?

Back

-10 is greater than -16.

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What does it mean to order integers from least to greatest?

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Ordering integers from least to greatest means arranging them in ascending order, starting with the smallest number.

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Order the following integers from least to greatest: 0, -3, 2.

Back

-3, 0, 2.

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Which is greater: -9 or -3?

Back

-3 is greater than -9.

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How do you represent the comparison of two integers using symbols?

Back

Use < for less than, > for greater than, and = for equal.

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Compare: -12 ____ -2.

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-12 < -2.

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What is the result of comparing -3 and -5?

Back

-3 is greater than -5.

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What is the number line?

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A number line is a visual representation of numbers in order, where each point corresponds to a number.