The greatest negative integer is ____ and the smallest positive integer is ____

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The greatest negative integer is ____ and the smallest positive integer is _____.

Options:

A . +1 and -1

B . -1 and +1

C . -1 and -1

D . +1 and +1

Answer: Option B
:
B

Observe a number line.

In negative numbers, as magnitude increases, value decreases.
Therefore, the largest negative integer is -1.
Similarly, in positive numbers, as magnitude increases, value increases.
Therefore, the smallest positive integer is 1.

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