Ordering Integers, Absolute Value, and Opposites

Front

What is the absolute value of a number?

Back

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. It is always a non-negative value.

Front

What is the absolute value of (-3)?

Back

3

Front

Which is greater: -4 or -6?

Back

-4 is greater than -6.

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How do you order integers from least to greatest?

Back

To order integers from least to greatest, compare their values on the number line, starting from the left (smallest) to the right (largest).

Front

Order the following integers from least to greatest: -4, -6, 2, 4, -8, -5, -3, -1.

Back

-8, -6, -5, -4, -3, -1, 2, 4.

Front

What is the opposite of a number?

Back

The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero but in the opposite direction on the number line.

Front

What is the opposite of 15?

Back

-15

Front

How do you order integers from greatest to least?

Back

To order integers from greatest to least, compare their values on the number line, starting from the right (largest) to the left (smallest).

Front

Order the following integers from greatest to least: -12, 15, -1, 3.

Back

15, 3, -1, -12.

Front

What is the absolute value of 0?

Back

The absolute value of 0 is 0.