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. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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How do you compare two integers?

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To compare two integers, determine which number is greater or lesser by considering their positions on the number line.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, -3 < 2 means -3 is less than 2.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 5 > -1 means 5 is greater than -1.

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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 order integers from least to greatest?

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To order integers from least to greatest, list them starting from the smallest value to the largest value.

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What is the least integer in the set {-5, 0, 3, 10}?

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The least integer in the set is -5.

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What is the greatest integer in the set {-5, 0, 3, 10}?

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The greatest integer in the set is 10.

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How do negative integers compare to positive integers?

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Negative integers are always less than positive integers. For example, -1 < 1.

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What is the result of comparing -7 and -3?

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-7 < -3, meaning -7 is less than -3.