comparing and ordering integers and absolute value

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What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

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What is absolute value?

Back

Absolute value is the distance of a number from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

Front

How do you compare integers?

Back

To compare integers, look at their positions on the number line; the further to the right, the larger the integer.

Front

What is the absolute value of -5?

Back

5

Front

Which is greater: -2 or -5?

Back

-2 is greater than -5 because it is closer to zero.

Front

What does it mean to order integers?

Back

To order integers means to arrange them from smallest to largest or vice versa.

Front

What is the absolute value of 0?

Back

0

Front

If you have -10 and 3, which is smaller?

Back

-10 is smaller than 3.

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What is the absolute value of -15?

Back

15

Front

True or False: The absolute value of a number is always positive.

Back

True