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 number 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 starting with the largest number and ending with the smallest.

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

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

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Which is greater: -9 or -3?

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-3 is greater than -9 because it is closer to zero on the number line.

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How do you identify the greatest integer in a set?

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To identify the greatest integer, compare all integers in the set and find the one that is the highest.

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How do you identify the least integer in a set?

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To identify the least integer, compare all integers in the set and find the one that is the lowest.

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What is the result of comparing -5 and -2?

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-2 is greater than -5 because it is closer to zero.

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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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Order the following integers from least to greatest: 0, -3, 2.

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-3, 0, 2.