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Compare and Order Integers

Ordering integers is easiest on a number line. Values farther right are greater.

Lesson 4

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?