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 is the opposite of a number?

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The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero on the number line but in the opposite direction. For example, the opposite of 5 is -5.

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Which is greater: -5 or -3?

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-3 is greater than -5 because it is closer to zero on the number line.

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What is the greatest integer among -10, -5, and -1?

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-1 is the greatest integer among -10, -5, and -1.

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How do you compare two integers?

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To compare two integers, look at their positions on the number line. The integer further to the right is greater.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 7 > 3 means 7 is greater than 3.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 2 < 5 means 2 is less than 5.

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What is the result of adding a positive integer and a negative integer?

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The result depends on the absolute values. If the positive integer is greater, the result is positive; if the negative integer is greater, the result is negative.

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

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart. For example, 5 - (-3) = 5 + 3 = 8.

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What is zero in relation to integers?

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Zero is an integer that separates positive integers from negative integers. It is neither positive nor negative.