Comparing Integers and Absolute Values

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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 absolute value?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. It is always non-negative.

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How do you find the absolute value of a negative number?

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To find the absolute value of a negative number, remove the negative sign. For example, the absolute value of -5 is 5.

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

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-3, -1, 2.

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What is the absolute value of -15?

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The absolute value of -15 is 15.

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Compare the integers -7 and -3 using <, >, or =.

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-7 < -3.

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What is the absolute value of | -34 |?

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The absolute value of | -34 | is 34.

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Order from least to greatest: -4, |3|, -2.

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-4, -2, |3|.

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Compare | -45 | and | -34 | using <, >, or =.

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| -45 | > | -34 |.

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What is the absolute value of | 0 |?

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The absolute value of | 0 | is 0.