Comparing and Ordering Integers

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

Front

How do you compare two integers?

Back

To compare two integers, determine which number is greater, lesser, or if they are equal by looking at their positions on the number line.

Front

What is the value of zero in terms of positive and negative numbers?

Back

Zero is neither positive nor negative.

Front

Which is greater: -7 or -3?

Back

-3 is greater than -7.

Front

What does it mean for an integer to be negative?

Back

A negative integer is less than zero and is located to the left of zero on the number line.

Front

What does it mean for an integer to be positive?

Back

A positive integer is greater than zero and is located to the right of zero on the number line.

Front

Compare: -4 ___ -2

Back

-4 < -2.

Front

What is the freezing point of water in Celsius?

Back

The freezing point of water in Celsius is 0°C.

Front

If the temperature is -5°C, is it above or below freezing?

Back

It is below freezing.

Front

Which is colder: -10°F or -5°F?

Back

-10°F is colder than -5°F.