Comparing Negative Numbers and Inequalities

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What is a negative number?

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A negative number is a number that is less than zero, often used to represent values below a reference point, such as temperature or elevation.

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How do you compare negative numbers?

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To compare negative numbers, the number further from zero is considered smaller. For example, -5 is less than -3 because -5 is further left on the number line.

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What does the inequality symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It indicates that the number on the left is larger than the number on the right.

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What does the inequality symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It indicates that the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right.

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If -10 < -5, what does this mean?

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This means that -10 is less than -5, indicating that -10 is further left on the number line.

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How do you order numbers from least to greatest?

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To order numbers from least to greatest, arrange them starting with the smallest value and ending with the largest value.

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What is the greatest value among -20, -10, and -5?

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The greatest value is -5, as it is the closest to zero.

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What is the relationship between positive and negative numbers?

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Positive numbers are greater than zero, while negative numbers are less than zero. Positive numbers are always greater than negative numbers.

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How would you express 'the temperature in Alaska is -50 degrees' in inequality form compared to 0 degrees?

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You would express it as -50 < 0.

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What is the result of comparing 50 and -100?

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50 > -100, because 50 is a positive number and is greater than any negative number.