Comparing and Ordering Integers

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

Front

How do you compare two integers?

Back

To compare two integers, determine which one is larger or if they are equal. Use symbols: < (less than), > (greater than), = (equal to).

Front

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

Back

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

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the symbol for 'less than'?

Back

The symbol for 'less than' is <.

Front

What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

Back

The symbol for 'greater than' is >.

Front

What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

Back

The symbol for 'equal to' is =.

Front

How would you order the integers 0, -3, and 2 from least to greatest?

Back

-3, 0, 2.

Front

How would you order the integers 0, 3, -3, and 15 from greatest to least?

Back

15, 3, 0, -3.

Front

What is a positive integer?

Back

A positive integer is any whole number greater than zero, such as 1, 2, 3.