Compare and Order 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 compare two integers?

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To compare two integers, determine which one is greater or lesser by looking at their positions on the number line.

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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 number.

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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 number.

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What is the absolute value of an integer?

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The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |−5| = 5 and |5| = 5.

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How do you find the absolute value of -10?

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The absolute value of -10 is |−10| = 10.

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Which is greater: -3 or 6?

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6 is greater than -3.

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How do you order the integers -2, 5, -10, and 3 from least to greatest?

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The order from least to greatest is -10, -2, 3, 5.

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What is the result of comparing |−5| and |−10|?

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|−5| < |−10| because 5 < 10.

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If you have the integers 20, 6, -2, and -13, what is the order from greatest to least?

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The order from greatest to least is 20, 6, -2, -13.