Ordering Integers

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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, the absolute value of -5 is 5.

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What is the absolute value of -|14|?

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-14

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How do you compare integers?

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

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What is the result of 3 ____ -6?

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>

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What is the opposite of a number?

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The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero but in the opposite direction. For example, the opposite of -3 is 3.

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What is the opposite of -3?

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3

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How do you order integers from greatest to least?

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To order integers from greatest to least, list them starting with the largest number and ending with the smallest.

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Put the numbers in order from GREATEST TO LEAST: -3, 3, -1, 1.

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3, 1, -1, -3

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What is the value of |–5| + 8?

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13

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What does the symbol |x| represent?

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The symbol |x| represents the absolute value of x.