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. 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 number is greater, lesser, or if they are equal by looking at their positions on the number line.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 7 > -12 means 7 is greater than -12.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, -14 < 14 means -14 is less than 14.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 5 = 5 means both sides are equal.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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

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Compare |5| and |-1|: |5| _______ |-1|

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Compare 0 and -23: 0 _______ -23

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Compare -14 and 14: -14 _______ 14

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Compare |17| and |-18|: |17| _______ |-18|

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