Comparing and 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, written as |-5| = 5.

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Find the absolute value of -808. What is the answer?

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The absolute value of -808 is 808, written as |-808| = 808.

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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 on the number line, starting from the left (smallest) to the right (largest).

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What is the correct order of these integers from least to greatest: 4, -4, -3, 7?

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The correct order is -4, -3, 4, 7.

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What does a negative integer represent in real-life situations?

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A negative integer can represent a loss or a deficit, such as losing yards in a football game.

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If a quarterback had a loss of 5 yards, how would you classify this?

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This is classified as a negative change.

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The result is 3, since |-7| = 7 and |-4| = 4, so 7 - 4 = 3.

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How do you compare two integers, such as -10 and -2?

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To compare -10 and -2, note that -10 is less than -2, so -10 < -2.

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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, such as -3, 0, or 5.

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What is the difference between positive and negative integers?

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Positive integers are greater than zero, while negative integers are less than zero.