Comparing Integers

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What is an integer?

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

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What does it mean to compare integers?

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Comparing integers involves determining which integer is greater, lesser, or if they are equal.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, the absolute value of -6 is 6.

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How do you represent the inequality 0 ___ -8?

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The correct symbol is '>', so the inequality is 0 > -8.

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Order the following integers from least to greatest: {43, 0, -9, -4, -88}.

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The correct order is {-88, -9, -4, 0, 43}.

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Which integer has a greater absolute value: -6 or -2?

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-6 has a greater absolute value than -2.

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How do you compare -19 and -9?

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-19 < -9, meaning -19 is less than -9.

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result is always a negative integer. For example, -3 + -5 = -8.

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What is the result of subtracting a negative integer from a positive integer?

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The result is always greater than the positive integer. For example, 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8.

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How do you find the absolute value of -10?

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The absolute value of -10 is 10.