How do we compare integers?

To compare integers, we look at their values on the number line. An integer ( a ) is less than another integer ( b ) if ( a ) is to the left of ( b ) on the number line, which can be represented as ( a < b ). Conversely, ( a ) is greater than ( b ) if it is to the right, indicated by ( a > b ). If both integers are equal, we denote this as ( a = b ).