Comparing and Ordering Integers/Absolute Value

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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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What is absolute value?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |-5| = 5.

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How do you compare two integers?

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To compare two integers, look at their positions on the number line. The integer further to the right is greater.

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What does it mean if an integer is negative?

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A negative integer is less than zero and represents a loss or a value below a reference point.

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What does it mean if an integer is positive?

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A positive integer is greater than zero and represents a gain or a value above a reference point.

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How do you order integers from least to greatest?

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To order integers from least to greatest, list them starting from the smallest (most negative) to the largest (most positive).

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What is the absolute value of -15?

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The absolute value of -15 is 15.

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Which integer has the largest absolute value: -10, 11, 8, or -9?

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11 has the largest absolute value.

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What is the result of -19 > -20?

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True, -19 is greater than -20.

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If Sarah bought 2.5 meters of fabric at $6.20 per meter, how much did she spend?

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Sarah spent $15.50.