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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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, the absolute value of -5 is 5, written as |-5| = 5.

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How do you represent integers on a number line?

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Integers are represented on a number line as evenly spaced points. Positive integers are to the right of zero, and negative integers are to the left.

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What does it mean for integers to be in ascending order?

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Integers are in ascending order when they are arranged from the smallest to the largest. For example, -5, -3, 0 is in ascending order.

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What does it mean for integers to be in descending order?

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Integers are in descending order when they are arranged from the largest to the smallest. For example, 5, 3, 0 is in descending order.

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How do you find the absolute value of a negative integer?

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To find the absolute value of a negative integer, remove the negative sign. For example, |-7| = 7.

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What is the greatest integer among -3, -5, and -1?

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The greatest integer is -1, as it is the closest to zero.

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What is the relationship between absolute values and inequalities?

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If |a| < |b|, then a is closer to zero than b on the number line.

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What is the absolute value of -24?

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The absolute value of -24 is 24, written as |-24| = 24.

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Which is greater: |16| or |-9|?

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|16| is greater than |-9| because 16 > 9.