Ordering Integers and Rational Numbers

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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 a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction or ratio of two integers, where the denominator is not zero. Examples include 1/2, -3, and 4.

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How do you order integers from greatest to least?

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To order integers from greatest to least, compare their values and arrange them starting from the highest value to the lowest.

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What is absolute value?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |−5| = 5 and |3| = 3.

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How do you compare absolute values?

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To compare absolute values, look at the numbers without their signs. The larger the number, the greater its absolute value.

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What is the absolute value of -7?

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The absolute value of -7 is 7, written as |-7| = 7.

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How do you find the difference between two temperatures?

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To find the difference between two temperatures, subtract the lower temperature from the higher temperature.

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Order the following integers from greatest to least: -2, 1, 0, -5.

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1, 0, -2, -5.

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What is the result of |−10| + |5|?

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The result is 10 + 5 = 15.

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How do you order rational numbers?

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To order rational numbers, convert them to a common denominator or decimal form, then compare their values.