Comparing 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, but not a fraction or decimal.

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How do you compare two integers?

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

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 2 > -1 means 2 is greater than -1.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 0 = 0 means zero is equal to zero.

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What is the relationship between positive integers and zero?

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Positive integers are greater than zero.

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What is the relationship between negative integers and zero?

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Negative integers are less than zero.

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Which is greater: -3 or -5?

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-3 is greater than -5.

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If Monday's temperature is -3°F and Tuesday's is -5°F, which day is colder?

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Tuesday is colder than Monday.

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Which of the following is not an integer: -5, 12, 0, -1/2?

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-1/2 is not an integer.