Comparing and ordering real numbers

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What is a real number?

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A real number is any number that can be found on the number line, including both rational and irrational numbers.

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What is the least value in a set of numbers?

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The least value is the smallest number in a set.

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How do you order numbers from least to greatest?

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To order numbers from least to greatest, compare their values and arrange them starting from the smallest to the largest.

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction, where both the numerator and the denominator are integers.

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What is the square root of a number?

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The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number.

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Between which two whole numbers is √5?

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√5 is between 2 and 3.

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How do you compare two rational numbers?

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To compare two rational numbers, convert them to a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What is the greatest value in a set of numbers?

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The greatest value is the largest number in a set.

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How do you find the square root of a number?

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To find the square root of a number, determine which number multiplied by itself equals the original number.

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What does it mean to order numbers from greatest to least?

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Ordering numbers from greatest to least means arranging them starting from the largest to the smallest.