Integer

Definition of Integer

• Integers are the set of whole numbers and their opposites.

{. . . -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3 . . . } is the set of integers.

 

Example of Integer

• Following are some examples of integers.
• -12,315
• 733,751
• -10
• 121

Solved Example on Integer

Which of these sets orders the integers 25, -5, -15, 0, -30, 15 from least to greatest?

Choices:

A. 0, - 5, - 15, - 30, 15, 25

B. - 30, - 15, - 5, 0, 15, 25

C. 15, 25, 0, - 30, - 15, - 5

D. 25, 15, 0, - 30, - 15, - 5

Correct Answer: B

Step 1: Represent the integers on a number line as shown below.

Step 2: On a number line, the numbers increase in value from left to right.

Step 3: The order of the integers from the least to the greatest is

- 30, - 15, - 5, 0, 15, and 25.     

Related Terms for Integer

• Whole Numbers
• Opposites
• Set

 

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