Comparing Integers

OrderingIntegers

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Final Jeopardy

Correctly compare the inequalities below using < , > , or =.

- ______ -2.6

>

Which inequality below is incorrect?

a. -9 > -9.2

b. - > -4

c. -6 > -7

b.

Explain why -9 is less than -4.25 using a STRONG sentence.

Example: -9 is less than -4.25, because -9 is farther to the right of -4.25 on the number line.

Which integer below correctly completes the inequality statement?

-6 < ___ < -3 a. -8b. - 3c. -

C.

Write two inequality statements comparing the thermometers in C°.

2 > -4 > -8

-8 < -4 < 2

Read each situation below and place their integers in order from least to greatest.

• Jack lost $4.50 at the skate park. • Mary is 3 feet below sea level.• Terry made a debit of $3.75• Ashley found $4 at the mall.

-4.5 < -3.75 < -3 < 4

Complete the inequality statement below using the numbers -1 ; 3.2 ; -4.1

_____ < _____ < ______

-4.1 < -1 < 3.2

Which inequality statement below is correct?

a. 9.2 > 4 ½ > -3 > 0b. -6.5 < -10 < -198 c. 8 > > -2.6 > -

C.

Mark is learning about elevation in science class. He decided to research the Grand Canyon. Here are some facts he found. Put them in order from greatest to least.

• The average height is 2,632 ft above sea level.• The deepest part of the Colorado River that

runs through it is 285 feet below sea level. • The elevation at Phantom Ranch is 1,200 ft

higher than sea level.• The North Rim is 7,142 ft above sea level.

7,142 > 2,632 > 1,200 > -285

Complete the inequality statement using the numbers below.

____ < ____ < ____ < ____

-9 ; -9.48 ; -9 ; -

- < -9 < -9 < -9.48

Label the WHOLE line number to represent an appropriate scale for the situation below. A loss of $400 (label the point L)A gain of $400 (lable the point G)

Example:

-400 -320 -240 -160 -80 0 80 160 240 320 400

-360 -280 -200 -120 -40 40 120 200 280 360

L G

What would zero represent in the previous situation of a gain of $400 or a loss of $400?

How much money the person started with.

Draw the number line below. Label all of the points.

Find -4 and label it HFind the opposite of H and label it KFind the number 4 less than H: Label it PFind the number six greater than H: Label it MLabel the opposite of 0 using the letter X.

-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

H KP MX

Plot the following points on your number line.

Point B: - Point Y: 1.5 Point W: -2

-5.0 -4.0 -3.0 -2.0 -1.0 0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0

-5.0 -4.0 -3.0 -2.0 -1.0 0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0

B YW

Which thermometer shows the lowest temperature in °F? Explain using a mathematical inequality and sentence.

A B C D

Thermometer B has the lowest temperature with -20 °F, because it is the farthest down on the number line.

-20 < -10 < 0 < 20

Meredith looked at her bank account and saw a balance of $12.45. Which statement accurately explains the value in her account?a. The absolute value is 12.45, and she owes the

bank money.b. The absolute value is -12.45, and she owes the

bank moneyc. The absolute value is -12.45, and she has money

to spend.d. The absolute value is 12.45, and she has money

to spend.

d

Select all of the statements that are true.

a. -8 = 8 because both numbers are the same distance from 0 on a number line

b. -12 > -18 because -12 lies to the left of -18 on a number line

c. -10 > -14 because -14 lies to the left of -10 on a number line

d. -6.5 < 6.5 because 6.5 is to the right of -6.5 on a number line

C and D

Mr. Gannon was filling out a bank statement and put a debit of $45. He meant to put a credit of $45. So, he made a note on the statement that read -(-$45) “The opposite of the opposite of $45 is $45. Is his reasoning correct? Choose the best answer. a. Yes, he is correct because the opposite of an

opposite is always negative.b. Yes, he is correct because he’s a math teacher.c. Yes, he is correct, because the opposite of an

opposite is always the original number. d. No, he is not correct, because the opposite of an

opposite is always zero.

C

A sixth grade student saw a chart on the wall describing the average monthly temperature at the North Pole.

Which statement below correctly describes the month of February?a. The absolute value is 15 and the temperature is

above freezing. b. The absolute value is -15 and the temperature is

below freezing. c. The absolute value is 15 and the temperature is

below freezing.

Month Temperature °C

November 19

December 2

January -8

February -15

March -3

C

Final Jeopardy

How much would your

team like to wager?

You have 4 minutes to solve with your team. Good luck!

Create a real world example of a situation involving four different integers. You need to have two negative integers, one positive, and one origin in your paragraph. Then, you need to correctly order and plot the integers on a number line. The more ADVANCED the numbers, the more points you will receive!!!!!!!

And the winner is…