6th Conn - Comparing integers and fractions using inequalities

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples: -3, 0, 4.

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b' where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

Front

How do you compare two integers?

Back

To compare two integers, you can use the symbols < (less than), > (greater than), or = (equal to).

Front

What does the symbol '>' mean?

Back

The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 5 > 3 means 5 is greater than 3.

Front

What does the symbol '<' mean?

Back

The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, -2 < 1 means -2 is less than 1.

Front

What does the symbol '=' mean?

Back

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

Front

How do you order integers from least to greatest?

Back

To order integers from least to greatest, list them starting from the smallest value to the largest value.

Front

What is the least value in the set {-1, 3, -5, -7}?

Back

The least value is -7.

Front

How do you compare a fraction to a whole number?

Back

Convert the fraction to a decimal or find a common denominator to compare it with the whole number.

Front

What is the value of |4 - 3|?

Back

The value of |4 - 3| is 1.