ordering integers on a number line

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

Front

How do you compare two integers?

Back

To compare two integers, determine their positions on the number line. The integer further to the right is greater.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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What does it mean when we say -12 < -2?

Back

It means that -12 is less than -2 on the number line, indicating that -12 is further left than -2.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

Front

Order the following integers from greatest to least: -3, -5, -1.

Back

-1, -3, -5.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

Front

What is the relationship between -8 and -10?

Back

-8 is greater than -10 because it is closer to zero on the number line.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

Front

How do you represent negative temperatures on a number line?

Back

Negative temperatures are represented to the left of zero on the number line, with lower values further left.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6C

Front

What is the greatest integer in the set: -12, -1, 3, 0?

Back

The greatest integer is 3.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

Front

How do you order negative integers?

Back

Order negative integers from least to greatest by identifying which is further left on the number line.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

Front

If Samuel owes $12 and Elijah owes $2, who owes more?

Back

Samuel owes more because -12 < -2.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

Front

What is the least integer in the set: -9, 4, -2, 6?

Back

The least integer is -9.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B