Flashcard #2-4: Integers

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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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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 is the order of integers from least to greatest?

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To order integers, list them from the smallest value to the largest value. For example, -3, -1, 0, 1, 2.

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What is the absolute value of an integer?

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The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, | -4 | = 4.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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What is the scale in a scale drawing?

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The scale in a scale drawing is the ratio of the drawing's dimensions to the actual dimensions. For example, a scale of 4 cm:9 ft means 4 cm in the drawing represents 9 ft in reality.

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How do you find the actual length using a scale?

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To find the actual length, use the formula: Actual Length = (Drawing Length) * (Actual Scale / Drawing Scale).

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How do you determine if one fraction is greater than another?

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To determine if one fraction is greater, compare their values by finding a common denominator or converting them to decimals.

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What is the process to arrange numbers from least to greatest?

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To arrange numbers from least to greatest, compare each number and list them starting from the smallest to the largest.