Ordering and Comparing 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, but does not include fractions or decimals.

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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 is the relationship between positive and negative integers?

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Positive integers are greater than zero, while negative integers are less than zero. Zero is neither positive nor negative.

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What does it mean to order integers from least to greatest?

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Ordering integers from least to greatest means arranging them in ascending order, starting with the smallest number and ending with the largest.

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What is the result of comparing -3 and 2?

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-3 < 2, meaning -3 is less than 2.

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What is the result of comparing -7 and -5?

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-7 < -5, meaning -7 is less than -5.

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What is the definition of positive numbers?

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Positive numbers are whole numbers greater than zero.

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What is the definition of negative numbers?

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Negative numbers are whole numbers less than zero.

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Order the following integers from least to greatest: 4, -2, 0, -5, 3.

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-5, -2, 0, 3, 4.

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What is the result of comparing 0 and -1?

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0 > -1, meaning 0 is greater than -1.