Comparing and Ordering 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 order integers from least to greatest?

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To order integers from least to greatest, compare their values and arrange them starting from the smallest to the largest.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, -5 < 3 means -5 is less than 3.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 7 > 2 means 7 is greater than 2.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 4 = 4 means both sides are equal.

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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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Order the integers from least to greatest: 4, -4, -2, 2, -8.

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-8, -4, -2, 2, 4.

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Order the integers from greatest to least: 3, -4, 6.

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6, 3, -4.

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What integer represents a loss of 100 feet?

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-100 ft. represents a loss of 100 feet.

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What is the opposite of a positive integer?

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The opposite of a positive integer is its negative counterpart. For example, the opposite of 5 is -5.