Comparing and Ordering Integers with review

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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 order integers from least to greatest?

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To order integers from least to greatest, compare their values. Start with the smallest number and arrange them in ascending order.

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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, |-5| = 5.

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How do you compare two integers?

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To compare two integers, determine which one is greater or if they are equal. Use symbols: < (less than), > (greater than), = (equal to).

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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 larger, the result is positive; if the negative integer is larger, the result is negative.

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Order the following integers from greatest to least: -3, 2, 0, -1.

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2, 0, -1, -3.

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What does it mean for an integer to be negative?

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A negative integer is less than zero. It represents a value that is below zero on the number line.

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What is the result of -7 + 4?

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-3.

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How do you find the opposite of an integer?

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The opposite of an integer is the same number with the opposite sign. For example, the opposite of 5 is -5.

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What is the value of |-15|?

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15.