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1.1 Comparing Integers

Write an integer to represent each situation.

1. A loss of 20 points

2. A gain of 14 points

3. A profit of $20.00

4. A loss of $18.00

5. An elevation of 500 ft.

6. 200 feet below sea level

7. 8 degrees below zero

8. 78 degrees

9. A decrease of $68.00

10. An increase of $55.00

Write the opposite of each integer described or written.

11. A loss of 18

12. A gain of 22

13. -78

14. 999

15. -87

16. 30 feet below the surface of the ocean

Compare each pair of integers using the symbols for greater than and less than.

17. 18 ____ 22

18. -12 ____ 12

19. -14 ____ -16

20. -20 ____ -33

21. 19 ____ -1

22. 0 ____ -3

23. -27 ____ -28

24. -233 ____ -300

25. -765 ____ -745

Write the following integers in order from least to greatest.

26. -4, -12, -19, -8, 0, -2, -1

27. 5, 7, 23, 8, -9, -11

28. -½, -¼, -⅚, -¾