The set of integers is composed of the counting (natural ) numbers, their opposites, and zero.
Begining with zero, numbers increase in value to the right (0, 1, 2, 3, …) and decrease in value to the left (…-3, -2, -1, 0).
When comparing numbers, the order in which they are placed on the number line will determine if it is greater than or less than other numbers.