Ordering Integers With Absolute Value

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

Front

What is absolute value?

Back

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

Front

How do you compare two integers?

Back

To compare two integers, you can use the symbols < (less than), > (greater than), or = (equal to) based on their values on the number line.

Front

What is the absolute value of -12?

Back

The absolute value of -12 is 12, written as |-12| = 12.

Front

Which is greater: -3 or -5?

Back

-3 is greater than -5, written as -3 > -5.

Front

What does |-35| equal?

Back

|-35| equals 35.

Front

How do you compare -11 and 0?

Back

-11 is less than 0, written as -11 < 0.

Front

What is the absolute value of |-43|?

Back

The absolute value of |-43| is 43.

Front

Compare -12 and -2.

Back

-12 is less than -2, written as -12 < -2.

Front

What is the relationship between -4, 0, and 1?

Back

-4 is less than 0, and 0 is less than 1, written as -4 < 0 < 1.