Ordering and Comparing Integers and Absolute Value

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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. For example, the absolute value of -5 is 5.

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How do you order integers from greatest to least?

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To order integers from greatest to least, compare their values and arrange them starting with the highest value down to the lowest.

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How do you order integers from least to greatest?

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To order integers from least to greatest, compare their values and arrange them starting with the lowest value up to the highest.

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What is the relationship between positive and negative integers?

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Every positive integer is greater than any negative integer.

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How do you compare two integers?

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To compare two integers, determine which one is larger, smaller, or if they are equal. Use symbols: > (greater than), < (less than), = (equal to).

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What is the absolute value of -10?

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The absolute value of -10 is 10.

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What is the absolute value of 8?

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The absolute value of 8 is 8.

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Order the following integers from greatest to least: [-3, 2, 0, -1, 5]

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5, 2, 0, -1, -3.

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Order the following integers from least to greatest: [4, -2, 1, -5, 3]

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-5, -2, 1, 3, 4.