Comparing and Ordering Integers Challenge

The video tutorial covers the concept of integers, focusing on comparing and ordering them. It explains that integers include positive and negative whole numbers, excluding fractions and decimals. The tutorial emphasizes that larger negative numbers are actually smaller in value. It provides examples using horizontal and vertical number lines to compare integers and practice problems to reinforce learning. The video concludes with critical thinking questions to deepen understanding.

Which of the following is true about negative numbers?

• Negative numbers are smaller as you move right on a number line.

• Negative numbers are larger as you move up on a number line.

• Negative numbers are smaller as you move left on a number line.

• Negative numbers are larger as you move right on a number line.

If you compare -6 and -2 on a horizontal number line, which one is larger?

• Cannot be determined

• -2

• They are equal

• -6

On a vertical number line, which is greater: -3 or -7?

• -3

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

• -7

Which sign would you use to compare -14 and -24?

• -14 < -24

• -14 > -24

• Cannot be determined

• -14 = -24

When ordering the numbers -4, 3, 0, -1, and -2 from least to greatest, which number comes first?

• -4

• -1

• 3

• 0

Which of the following is the correct order from least to greatest: -91, -78, -77, 72, 78, 89?

• -91, -77, -78, 72, 78, 89

• -91, -78, -77, 72, 78, 89

• 72, 78, 89, -91, -78, -77

• -77, -78, -91, 72, 78, 89

Which is the smallest number among -19, -11, -15, and -25?

• -25

• -15

• -11

• -19

What is the least possible integer between -7 and 3?

• -3

• -4

• -5

• -6

What is the greatest possible integer between -7 and 3?

• 1

• 2

• 0

• 3

Which city has the coldest recorded temperature in the given example?

• Richmond

• Virginia Beach

• Wallops Island

• Norfolk