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 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 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 symbol for 'less than'?

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

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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 'equal to'?

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

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How do you represent -7 compared to 8?

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-7 < 8 because -7 is to the left of 8 on the number line.

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What is the result of 1 + 1?

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1 + 1 = 2.

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Order the following integers from least to greatest: -8, 7, -10, 0.

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-10, -8, 0, 7.