Comparing and Ordering Integers Challenge

The video tutorial covers comparing and ordering integers, using symbols like less than and greater than. It explains the concept of integers, including positive and negative numbers, and how they are represented on a number line. The tutorial provides practical examples and exercises to help students understand the comparison of integers, especially focusing on the differences between positive and negative numbers. It concludes with a section on ordering multiple numbers from least to greatest, preparing students for further practice in class.

What symbol is used to indicate that one number is less than another?

• Greater than (>)

• Less than (<)

• Equal to (=)

• Not equal to (≠)

Which of the following is considered an integer?

• 3.5

• 1/2

• √2

• -2

On a number line, which direction do numbers increase in value?

• Right to left

• Left to right

• Downwards

• Upwards

Which of the following is the smallest number on a number line?

• 0

• -1

• -3

• 2

If you have -4 and -8, which one is smaller?

• -4

• They are equal

• -8

• Cannot be determined

Which of the following statements is true?

• -7 is greater than -1

• -7 is equal to 7

• -1 is greater than -7

• -1 is equal to -7

Which number is greater: 3 or -3?

• 3

• Cannot be determined

• -3

• They are equal

If you owe someone $7 and another person $10, which debt is smaller?

• They are equal

• $7

• $10

• Cannot be determined

Which of the following sets of numbers is ordered from least to greatest?

• 2, -8, 9, -2

• -8, -2, 2, 9

• 9, 2, -2, -8

• -2, -8, 2, 9

Which of the following is the correct order from smallest to largest: -7, 3, -10, 1?

• -10, -7, 1, 3

• 3, 1, -7, -10

• -7, -10, 1, 3

• 1, 3, -7, -10