Classify Numbers, opposites, absolute value, compare & order 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 7.

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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. It is always positive. For example, | -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, -3 < 2.

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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 but in the opposite direction. For example, the opposite of 4 is -4.

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Is zero an integer?

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Yes, zero is considered an integer.

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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 a/b, where a and b are integers and b is not zero. For example, 1/2 and -3 are rational numbers.

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What is a whole number?

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Whole numbers are non-negative integers, including zero. Examples are 0, 1, 2, 3.

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Which is greater: -5 or -2?

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-2 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 -3?

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-3 is the greatest integer among -10, -5, and -3.

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Can a rational number be an integer?

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Yes, all integers are rational numbers because they can be expressed as a fraction with a denominator of 1.