Comparing 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.

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How do you compare two integers?

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You can compare two integers using the symbols < (less than), > (greater than), and = (equal to).

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What does it mean if one integer is greater than another?

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It means that the first integer is located to the right of the second integer on the number line.

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What does it mean if one integer is less than another?

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It means that the first integer is located to the left of the second integer on the number line.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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>

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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<

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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=

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What is a positive integer?

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A positive integer is any whole number greater than zero.

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What is a negative integer?

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A negative integer is any whole number less than zero.

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What is zero in terms of integers?

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Zero is neither positive nor negative; it is the integer that separates positive and negative numbers.