High School Math : How to compare integers in pre-algebra
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Example Question #1 : How To Compare Integers In Pre Algebra
Which of the following numbers is the greatest?
When comparing negative numbers, it is important to remember that the numbers with the larger absolute value (greatest numerical term) are actually more negative. Though it seems that 
Remember, also, that zero is greater than any negative number!
Example Question #1 : How To Compare Integers In Pre Algebra
Given that 
An easy way to solve this problem is to define 
4 is an even integer, which is what we are looking for.
Example Question #2 : How To Compare Integers In Pre Algebra
Which number is greater?
It cannot be determined from the information provided.
They are equivalent.
When comparing negative numbers, recall the number line. Numbers that are "more negative", or negative with a large absolute value, are really very small. Thus, comparing negative numbers can sometimes seem counterintuitive. In this case, since we are comparing two negative numbers, the number with the larger absolute value is actually the smaller number. Therefore, the greater number is 
Example Question #3 : How To Compare Integers In Pre Algebra
Which of 
Neither
Recall that when comparing negative numbers, those numbers that are "more negative" are actually further to the left on the number line and thus are smaller. Therefore, even though 
Therefore 
Example Question #4 : How To Compare Integers In Pre Algebra
Place in order from smallest to largest:
Find the least common denominator (LCD) and convert all fractions to the LCD. Then order the numerators from the smallest to the largest
So the correct order from smallest to largest is
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