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, but not a fraction or decimal.

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How do you compare two integers?

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To compare two integers, determine which is greater or lesser by considering their positions on the number line.

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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 value.

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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 descending order, starting with the largest value.

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What is the relationship between 0 and negative integers?

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0 is greater than all negative integers.

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What is the relationship between negative integers and positive integers?

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All negative integers are less than all positive integers.

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How do you represent the comparison of two integers using symbols?

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Use < for less than, > for greater than, and = for equal to.

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Order the numbers from LEAST to GREATEST: -6, -7, 2, -1.

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-7, -6, -1, 2.

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Order the numbers from GREATEST to LEAST: 3, -4, 5, -6.

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5, 3, -4, -6.

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What is the result of comparing 0 and -8?

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0 > -8.