Ordering 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 does it mean to order integers?

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Ordering integers means arranging them in a specific sequence, either from greatest to least or least to greatest.

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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, |-3| = 3.

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How do you represent integers on a number line?

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Integers are represented on a number line with equal spacing. Positive integers are to the right of zero, and negative integers are to the left.

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What is descending order?

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Descending order means arranging numbers from the largest to the smallest.

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What is ascending order?

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Ascending order means arranging numbers from the smallest to the largest.

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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 further to the right, the greater the integer.

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What is the relationship between negative integers and positive integers?

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Negative integers are less than zero, while positive integers are greater than zero. For example, -1 < 0 < 1.

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What does |-5| equal?

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|-5| = 5, because the absolute value is the distance from zero.

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Which is greater: -2 or -5?

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-2 is greater than -5 because it is closer to zero on the number line.