Directions: Identify the sets of integers beging described in each item.
> The set of integers greater than -10 and less than +3.
• Since the terms used are greater than and less than, -10 and +3 are not included in the set.
• Notice that they are arranged in ascending order.
> The set of integers less than 5 and greater than -6.
• Since the terms used are less than and greater than, 5 and -6 are not included in the set.
• Notice that they are arranged in descending order.
✓ Integers is a set of positive and negative numbers including zero. Decimals and fractions are not included. Thus, positive numbers are whole and counting numbers.
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Directions: Identify the sets of integers beging described in each item.
> The set of integers greater than -10 and less than +3.
• Since the terms used are greater than and less than, -10 and +3 are not included in the set.
• Notice that they are arranged in ascending order.
> The set of integers less than 5 and greater than -6.
• Since the terms used are less than and greater than, 5 and -6 are not included in the set.
• Notice that they are arranged in descending order.
✓ Integers is a set of positive and negative numbers including zero. Decimals and fractions are not included. Thus, positive numbers are whole and counting numbers.