Comparing integers

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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?

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To compare two integers, determine which one is greater, lesser, or if they are 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 < 0 means -5 is less than 0.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 3 > -1 means 3 is greater than -1.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 4 = 4 means both sides are equal.

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Which is greater: -2 or -12?

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-2 is greater than -12.

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Which is greater: -16 or -13?

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-13 is greater than -16.

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How do you represent '0 is greater than -8' using symbols?

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0 > -8.

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What is the relationship between negative integers and zero?

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All negative integers are less than zero.

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If -5 ___ -7, what symbol fits?

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-5 > -7.