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, you can use the symbols > (greater than), < (less than), or = (equal to).

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 5 > 3 means 5 is greater than 3.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, -2 < 1 means -2 is less 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 with the smallest number and ending with the largest.

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What is the absolute value of an integer?

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The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |-3| = 3.

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How do you find the absolute value of -7?

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The absolute value of -7 is 7, written as |-7| = 7.

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What is the result of comparing -5 and 3?

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-5 < 3, meaning -5 is less than 3.

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If you have the integers -1, 0, and 2, which is the greatest?

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The greatest integer among -1, 0, and 2 is 2.