Compare and Order Integers
Ordering integers is easiest on a number line. Values farther right are greater.
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Lesson 15 of 190
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Concept
Integers include negatives, zero, and positives.
Rules: - Positive numbers are greater than negative numbers. - Among negatives, the one closer to zero is greater.
Examples: - 7 > -3 - -2 > -9 - -15 < -4
Least to greatest is read left to right on a number line.
Try it
Order each set from least to greatest: 1. 4, -1, 0, -7, 6 2. -3, -8, 2, -1, 5 3. 9, -9, 1, -5, 0 4. Which is greater: -12 or -7?