Compare and Order Integers

Front

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

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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 value and ending with the smallest.

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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 result of comparing -5 and -2?

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-5 is less than -2, so -5 < -2.

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How do you order the integers -10, 0, and 5 from greatest to least?

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The order is 5, 0, -10.

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What is the result of comparing 3 and -4?

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3 is greater than -4, so 3 > -4.

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What does it mean if two integers are equal?

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If two integers are equal, they have the same value, represented by the '=' symbol.

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How do you find the greatest integer in a set?

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To find the greatest integer in a set, compare all integers and identify the one with the highest value.