5.4 Comparing and Ordering Integers

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What is the definition of an integer?

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

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What does it mean for one integer to be greater than another?

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An integer A is greater than integer B if A is to the right of B on the number line.

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What does it mean for one integer to be less than another?

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An integer A is less than integer B if A is to the left of B on the number line.

Front

What is the value of zero on a number line?

Back

Zero is the point that separates positive integers from negative integers.

Front

How do you compare two negative integers, such as -3 and -5?

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-3 is greater than -5 because it is closer to zero on the number line.

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What is the relationship between positive integers and zero?

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Positive integers are greater than zero.

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What is the relationship between negative integers and zero?

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Negative integers are less than zero.

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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.

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What is the term for numbers that are less than zero?

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Negative integers.

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What is the term for numbers that are greater than zero?

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Positive integers.