Compare and Order Integers - flashcard

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What is an integer?

Back

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?

Back

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

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

Back

The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 3 < 5 means 3 is less than 5.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

Back

The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 7 > 4 means 7 is greater than 4.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

Back

The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 2 + 2 = 4 means 2 plus 2 is equal to 4.

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Order the following integers from least to greatest: -3, 1, 0, -1.

Back

-3, -1, 0, 1.

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Order the following integers from greatest to least: 4, -2, 0, 3.

Back

4, 3, 0, -2.

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What is the result of comparing -5 and -3?

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-5 is less than -3, so -5 < -3.

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What is the result of comparing 2 and -1?

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2 is greater than -1, so 2 > -1.

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How do you represent the comparison of two equal integers?

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If two integers are equal, you use the '=' symbol. For example, 5 = 5.