Comparing and Ordering Integers

Front

The opposite of a negative is always a ___________

Back

positive

Front

Name the integer...the opposite of -19

Back

19

Front

Compare these Integers using the symbols: -11 ____ 0

Back

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Front

Order from greatest to least: -12, 15, -1, 3

Back

15, 3, -1, -12

Front

What is the reason that absolute value is always written as a positive?

Back

Absolute value is talking about distance, distance is always measured by positive numbers.

Front

What is an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

Front

How do you find the absolute value of an integer?

Back

The absolute value of an integer is its distance from zero on the number line, always expressed as a positive number.

Front

What is the absolute value of -7?

Back

7

Front

Which is greater: -5 or -3?

Back

-3 is greater than -5.

Front

How do you compare two integers?

Back

You can compare two integers by determining which is further to the right on the number line.