Comparing and Ordering 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 one is greater or if they are equal. Use the symbols > (greater than), < (less than), or = (equal to).

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

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Ordering integers from greatest to least means arranging them in a sequence starting with the largest number and ending with the smallest.

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Order the following integers from greatest to least: 0, 3, -3, 15.

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15, 3, 0, -3.

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What is the result of comparing -9 and 8?

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-9 < 8.

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Order the following integers from greatest to least: 3, -4, 6.

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6, 3, -4.

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Order from greatest to least: -12, 15, -1, 3.

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15, 3, -1, -12.

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What does -10 < -2 mean?

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It means that -10 is less than -2.

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What is the greatest integer in the set: -5, -1, 0, 2?

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The greatest integer is 2.

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What is the least integer in the set: 4, -3, 1, -7?

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The least integer is -7.