Comparing and Ordering Integers and Decimals

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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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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, representing a fraction of a whole. Examples include 0.5, 1.25, and -2.75.

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How do you compare integers?

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

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What does 'least to greatest' mean?

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'Least to greatest' means arranging numbers starting from the smallest value to the largest value.

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What does 'greatest to least' mean?

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'Greatest to least' means arranging numbers starting from the largest value to the smallest value.

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Order the integers from least to greatest: -2, 3, -5, 1.

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-5, -2, 1, 3.

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Order the decimals from least to greatest: 0.2, -1.5, 0.1, -0.5.

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-1.5, -0.5, 0.1, 0.2.

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What is the first step in ordering numbers?

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Identify the smallest number in the set.

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How do you order negative integers?

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Negative integers are ordered by their absolute values; the number with the largest absolute value is the smallest.

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What is the absolute value of -7?

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The absolute value of -7 is 7.