Ordering Integers

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.

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How do you order integers from least to greatest?

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

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

Front

What is the least integer in the set: -5, 10, -15, -20, 25?

Back

The least integer is -20.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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What is the greatest integer in the set: -5, 10, -15, -20, 25?

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The greatest integer is 25.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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How do you compare two integers, for example, -7 and -8?

Back

-7 is greater than -8 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

What are positive integers?

Back

Positive integers are whole numbers greater than zero, such as 1, 2, 3, etc.

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What are negative integers?

Back

Negative integers are whole numbers less than zero, such as -1, -2, -3, etc.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

Front

What is the value of -3 + 5?

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The value is 2.

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What is the value of -4 - 6?

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The value is -10.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

Front

How do you represent the comparison of 6 and -6?

Back

6 is greater than -6, so we write 6 > -6.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B