Comparing 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, lesser, or if they are equal by looking at their positions on the number line.

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What does it mean if one integer is greater than another?

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If one integer is greater than another, it means it is located to the right of the other integer on the number line.

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What does it mean if one integer is less than another?

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If one integer is less than another, it means it is located to the left of the other integer on the number line.

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What is the comparison of 7 and -1?

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7 > -1 because 7 is to the right of -1 on the number line.

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What is the comparison of 1 and -4?

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1 > -4 because 1 is to the right of -4 on the number line.

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What is the comparison of -7 and -5?

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-7 < -5 because -7 is to the left of -5 on the number line.

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What is the comparison of -6 and -6?

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-6 = -6 because both numbers are the same.

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What is the comparison of 2 and -5?

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2 > -5 because 2 is to the right of -5 on the number line.

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What is the number line?

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A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals, used to represent the order of numbers.