Comparing Integers on a Number Line

The video tutorial introduces the concept of comparing integers, focusing on using symbols like less than, greater than, and equals. It explains how to use a number line to compare integers, providing examples with both positive and negative numbers. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of reading and writing comparisons from left to right, like a sentence.

Which symbol represents 'less than'?

• ≠

• =

• >

• <

What does the symbol '>' mean?

• Less than

• Greater than

• Equal to

• Not equal to

What is the purpose of arrows at the ends of a number line?

• To show the start and end points

• To indicate it continues infinitely

• To separate positive and negative numbers

• To mark the middle point

On a number line, which direction do you move to find larger numbers?

• Up

• Down

• Right

• Left

If you are at 2 on a number line, which number is greater: 2 or 5?

• Cannot be determined

• 2

• 5

• Both are equal

Which number is smaller: -1 or 2?

• Both are equal

• Cannot be determined

• 2

• -1

Which is greater: -4 or -1?

• Cannot be determined

• Both are equal

• -1

• -4

On a number line, which is greater: -78 or -80?

• -78

• -80

• Both are equal

• Cannot be determined

How should you write comparisons?

• From top to bottom

• In any order

• From left to right

• From right to left

How would you read the comparison: -4 < -1?

• Negative 4 is less than negative 1

• Negative 4 is greater than negative 1

• Negative 1 is less than negative 4

• Negative 1 is greater than negative 4