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. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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What is the number line?

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The number line is a straight line that represents numbers in order, with negative numbers on the left and positive numbers on the right.

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What does absolute value mean?

Back

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, the absolute value of -5 is 5.

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How do you find the absolute value of a negative integer?

Back

To find the absolute value of a negative integer, simply remove the negative sign. For example, |-8| = 8.

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What is the absolute value of 0?

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The absolute value of 0 is 0, since it is neither positive nor negative.

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How do you compare two integers?

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To compare two integers, look at their positions on the number line. The integer further to the right is greater.

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Which is greater: -3 or -5?

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-3 is greater than -5 because it is to the right of -5 on the number line.

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What is the result of |16| - |-5|?

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The result is 11, since |16| = 16 and |-5| = 5, so 16 - 5 = 11.

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What is the result of |-12|?

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The result is 12, as the absolute value of -12 is 12.

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If Monday's temperature is -3°F and Tuesday's is -5°F, which day is colder?

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Tuesday is colder because -5°F is less than -3°F.