Comparing and 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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How do you compare two integers?

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

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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 and ending with the largest.

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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 and ending with the smallest.

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Compare: -9 __ -1

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-9 < -1

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Order from least to greatest: [8, 4, -5, 12, -14, 3]

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-14, -5, 3, 4, 8, 12

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Order from greatest to least: [0, 3, -3, 15]

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15, 3, 0, -3

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Compare: -3 __ -5

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-3 > -5

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Which is greater: -10 or -16?

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-10 is greater than -16.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is >.