Comparing integers

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What is the definition of 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 one is greater, lesser, or if they are equal by looking at their positions on the number line.

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What is the opposite of a negative integer?

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The opposite of a negative integer is its positive counterpart. For example, the opposite of -5 is 5.

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What symbol is used to indicate that one integer is greater than another?

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>

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What symbol is used to indicate that one integer is less than another?

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<

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What symbol is used to indicate that two integers are equal?

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=

Front

Compare: -3 ? -5

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Compare: 3 ? -6 using the symbols <, >, =

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>

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What is the opposite of -17?

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17

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Compare: -19 __ -9

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