Comparing and Ordering Integers and Decimals

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Put the numbers in order from LEAST TO GREATEST: -5, 0, 4, -3

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-5, -3, 0, 4

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-3 ___ -5

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Which choice shows the schools listed in order by population (greatest to least)? Cascade, Pt. Loma, Evergreen, Crestview

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Pt. Loma, Crestview, Cascade, Evergreen

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3 ____ -6

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-5 ____ -7

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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.

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What is the definition of a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten.

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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 one further to the right is greater.

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How do you compare a decimal and an integer?

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Convert the integer to a decimal (e.g., 3 becomes 3.0) and then compare the two decimal values.

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What is the rule for ordering negative numbers?

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The more negative a number is, the smaller it is; for example, -7 is less than -3.