Compare and 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, but not a fraction or decimal.

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How do you compare two integers?

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To compare two integers, determine which number is greater or less by looking at their positions on the number line.

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What does it mean to order integers from least to greatest?

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Ordering integers from least to greatest means arranging them in ascending order, starting with the smallest number.

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What does it mean to order integers from greatest to least?

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Ordering integers from greatest to least means arranging them in descending order, starting with the largest number.

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What is the value of -5 compared to 3?

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-5 is less than 3.

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What is the value of -9 compared to 8?

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-9 is less than 8.

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List the integers: 12, -9, -6, 10, -18 in order from greatest to least.

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12, 10, -6, -9, -18.

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List the integers: 1, -2, 5, -5, 3, -1 in order from least to greatest.

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-5, -2, -1, 1, 3, 5.

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What is a negative integer?

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A negative integer is any whole number less than zero.

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What is a positive integer?

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A positive integer is any whole number greater than zero.