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. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

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How do you represent a negative integer?

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A negative integer is represented with a minus sign (-) in front of the number. For example, -7 represents seven units below zero.

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What does it mean to compare integers?

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Comparing integers involves determining which integer is greater, lesser, or if they are equal.

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How do you order integers from least to greatest?

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To order integers from least to greatest, list them starting from the smallest value to the largest value. For example, -5, -3, 0, 2.

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is <. For example, -4 < 2 means -4 is less than 2.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is >. For example, 3 > -1 means 3 is greater than -1.

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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The symbol for 'equal to' is =. For example, 5 = 5 means both sides are equal.

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How do you compare -10 and -2?

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-10 < -2 because -10 is further left on the number line than -2.

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What is the result of comparing -12 and -2?

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-12 < -2 because -12 is further left on the number line than -2.

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How do you write 'seventeen degrees below zero' as an integer?

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It is written as -17°.