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 further to the right on the number line. The integer further to the right is greater.

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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 in ascending order, starting with the smallest number and ending with the largest.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is '>'.

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is '<'.

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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The symbol for 'equal to' is '='.

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Order the following integers from least to greatest: -2, 1, -5, 0.

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-5, -2, 0, 1.

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Which is greater: -3 or -7?

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-3 is greater than -7.

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Order the following integers from greatest to least: 4, -1, 2, 0.

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4, 2, 0, -1.

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Compare these integers using symbols: -4 ____ -2.

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-4 < -2.