Compare and Order 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, but not a fraction or decimal.

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What is the opposite of a number?

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The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero on the number line but in the opposite direction.

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Is zero its own opposite?

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Yes, zero is its own opposite.

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How do you compare two integers?

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To compare two integers, you can use the symbols < (less than), > (greater than), or = (equal to) based on their values.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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How do you order integers from greatest to least?

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To order integers from greatest to least, start with the largest number and list them in descending order.

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What is the greatest integer in the set: 20, 6, -2, -13?

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The greatest integer in the set is 20.

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What is the least integer in the set: 20, 6, -2, -13?

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The least integer in the set is -13.

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Which is greater: -2 or -13?

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-2 is greater than -13.