Integers - Comparing and Ordering Using a Number Line

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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 represent a deposit in a bank account using integers?

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A deposit is represented by a positive integer. For example, depositing $50 is represented as +50 or simply 50.

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What does the number line represent?

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A number line is a visual representation of numbers in order, showing positive numbers to the right of zero and negative numbers to the left.

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What is the opposite of a positive integer?

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The opposite of a positive integer is its negative counterpart. For example, the opposite of 5 is -5.

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How do you compare two integers on a number line?

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To compare two integers, locate them on the number line. The integer further to the right is greater, and the one further to the left is less.

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What integer is represented by the point 'B' on the number line if 'B' is at 4?

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The integer represented by point 'B' is 4.

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What is the opposite number of -6?

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The opposite number of -6 is 6.

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How do you express that -56 is less than -4 using symbols?

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You express it as -56 < -4.

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What integer is represented by the point 'A' on the number line if 'A' is at -2?

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The integer represented by point 'A' is -2.

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What does it mean if two integers are equal?

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Two integers are equal if they represent the same value on the number line.