Ordering Integers

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What is the definition of an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but does not include fractions or decimals.

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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 is the relationship between negative integers and positive integers?

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Negative integers are less than zero and are always smaller than positive integers.

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What does it mean for an integer to be greater than another integer?

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An integer A is greater than integer B if A is located to the right of B on the number line.

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What does it mean for an integer to be less than another integer?

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An integer A is less than integer B if A is located to the left of B on the number line.

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What is the result of comparing -5 and -10?

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-5 is greater than -10, so -5 > -10.

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What is the result of comparing 6 and -6?

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6 is greater than -6, so 6 > -6.

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What are positive numbers?

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Positive numbers are numbers that are greater than zero and are located to the right of zero on the number line.

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What are negative numbers?

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Negative numbers are numbers that are less than zero and are located to the left of zero on the number line.

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How do you order the integers -2, 6, 0, -4, 5, -1 from least to greatest?

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The order from least to greatest is -4, -2, -1, 0, 5, 6.