Ordering 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 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 -5 is 5, written as |-5| = 5.

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How do you compare integers?

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To compare integers, look at their positions on the number line. The integer further to the right is greater. For example, -2 is greater than -5 because -2 is to the right of -5.

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What does it mean for integers to be in ascending order?

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Integers are in ascending order when they are arranged from the smallest to the largest. For example, -5, -3, 0 is in ascending order.

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What does it mean for integers to be in descending order?

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Integers are in descending order when they are arranged from the largest to the smallest. For example, 5, 3, 0 is in descending order.

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What is the absolute value of -2?

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The absolute value of -2 is 2, written as |-2| = 2.

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Which is greater: |-29| or 22?

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|-29| is greater than 22 because |-29| = 29.

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How do you find the greatest value among integers?

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To find the greatest value, compare the integers and identify the one that is furthest to the right on the number line.

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What is the absolute value of -24?

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The absolute value of -24 is 24, written as |-24| = 24.

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What is the relationship between negative integers and their absolute values?

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Negative integers have positive absolute values. For example, the absolute value of -9 is 9.