Comparing and ordering intergers

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What is the definition of an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but does not include fractions or decimals.

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What does the absolute value of a number represent?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |-2| = 2.

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How do you compare two integers?

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To compare two integers, determine their positions on the number line. The integer further to the right is greater.

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What are negative numbers?

Back

Negative numbers are numbers that are less than zero and are located to the left of zero on the number line.

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What are positive numbers?

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Positive numbers are numbers that are greater than zero and are located to the right of zero on the number line.

Front

Compare: -3 and -5. Which is greater?

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-3 is greater than -5 because it is closer to zero on the number line.

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Order these numbers from least to greatest: -4, -1, 2, 0.

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-4, -1, 0, 2.

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What is the result of comparing -7 and -2?

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-7 is less than -2 because it is further left on the number line.

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How do you order negative integers?

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When ordering negative integers, the one with the largest absolute value is the smallest. For example, -10 is less than -5.

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What is the result of comparing -8 and |-8|?

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-8 is less than |-8| because |-8| equals 8.