Basic Integers, Abs Value, Ordering and Comparing

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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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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, the absolute value of -5 is 5.

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How do you order numbers from least to greatest?

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To order numbers from least to greatest, compare their values and arrange them starting from the smallest to the largest.

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What is the absolute value of -12?

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The absolute value of -12 is 12.

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Which is greater: -8 or -20?

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-8 is greater than -20 because it is closer to zero on the number line.

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What does it mean to compare integers?

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Comparing integers involves determining which number is larger, smaller, or if they are equal.

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What integer represents a debt of five dollars?

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The integer that represents a debt of five dollars is -5.

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How do you find the smallest number in a set of integers?

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To find the smallest number, compare all the integers and identify the one with the lowest value.

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What is the ordering of these numbers from least to greatest: -2, -60, -12?

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The ordering from least to greatest is -60, -12, -2.

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What is the absolute value of 7?

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The absolute value of 7 is 7.