Comparing integers

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What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction or decimal.

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What does a negative integer represent in real-life situations?

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A negative integer can represent values below zero, such as temperatures below freezing or depths below sea level.

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How do you compare two integers?

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

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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<

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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=

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Order the following integers from least to greatest: -3, 1, -5, 0.

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-5, -3, 0, 1

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Which integer is greater: -2 or -5?

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-2 is greater than -5.

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What is the result of adding a positive integer to a negative integer?

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The result depends on the absolute values; if the positive integer is larger, the result is positive, otherwise it's negative.

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What is the result of subtracting a negative integer from a positive integer?

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Subtracting a negative integer is the same as adding its positive counterpart.