Ordering Integers

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero. Examples include -3, 0, and 5.

Front

How do you order integers from least to greatest?

Back

To order integers from least to greatest, compare their values on a number line, starting from the left (smallest) to the right (largest).

Front

What is the least integer in the set: -5, 10, -15, -20, 25?

Back

The least integer is -20.

Front

What is the greatest integer in the set: -5, 10, -15, -20, 25?

Back

The greatest integer is 25.

Front

How do you compare two integers, for example, -7 and -8?

Back

-7 is greater than -8 because it is closer to zero on the number line.

Front

What are positive integers?

Back

Positive integers are whole numbers greater than zero, such as 1, 2, 3, etc.

Front

What are negative integers?

Back

Negative integers are whole numbers less than zero, such as -1, -2, -3, etc.

Front

What is the value of -3 + 5?

Back

The value is 2.

Front

What is the value of -4 - 6?

Back

The value is -10.

Front

How do you represent the comparison of 6 and -6?

Back

6 is greater than -6, so we write 6 > -6.