Comparing and Ordering Integers

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What is the opposite of the number 0?

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The number 0 is its own opposite.

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For two numbers to be considered opposites, they must...

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have the same distance from zero and be located on opposite sides of the number line.

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Is -36 greater than -35?

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False

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Where is the opposite of 4 located?

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Four whole number units to the left of 0.

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Compare: -9 __ 8

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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.

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What does it mean for an integer to be negative?

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A negative integer is less than zero and is located to the left of zero on the number line.

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What does it mean for an integer to be positive?

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A positive integer is greater than zero and is located to the right of zero on the number line.

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How do you compare two integers?

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You can compare two integers by looking at their positions on the number line.

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What is the absolute value of -7?

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The absolute value of -7 is 7.