Compare and Order 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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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 does it mean to order integers from greatest to least?

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Ordering integers from greatest to least means arranging them starting with the largest number and ending with the smallest.

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What does it mean to order integers from least to greatest?

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Ordering integers from least to greatest means arranging them starting with the smallest number and ending with the largest.

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What is the result of comparing -9 and 8?

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-9 < 8, meaning -9 is less than 8.

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List the integers 12, -9, -6, 10, -18 in order from greatest to least.

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12, 10, -6, -9, -18.

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List the integers 1, -2, 5, -5, 3, -1 in order from least to greatest.

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-5, -2, -1, 1, 3, 5.

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What is the result of comparing -6 and -7?

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-6 > -7, meaning -6 is greater than -7.

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How do you identify the greatest integer in a set?

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The greatest integer in a set is the one that is farthest to the right on the number line.

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How do you identify the least integer in a set?

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The least integer in a set is the one that is farthest to the left on the number line.