Ordering Integers

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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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How do you compare two integers?

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To compare two integers, determine which one is greater, less than, or equal by considering their positions on the number line.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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'>' means 'greater than'. For example, 5 > 3 means 5 is greater than 3.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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'<'' means 'less than'. For example, 2 < 4 means 2 is less than 4.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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'=' means 'equal to'. For example, 7 = 7 means both sides are equal.

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How do you order the integers -5, 3, and -1 from least to greatest?

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The order from least to greatest is -5, -1, 3.

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What is the result of comparing 87 and 102?

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87 < 102, meaning 87 is less than 102.

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What is the result of comparing -87 and -82?

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-87 < -82, meaning -87 is less than -82.

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What is the result of comparing 14 and -16?

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14 > -16, meaning 14 is greater than -16.

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What is the result of comparing 87 and 89?

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87 < 89, meaning 87 is less than 89.