Ordering and comparing rational numbers

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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What is the opposite of a number?

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The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero on the number line but in the opposite direction.

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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, then determine which is greater or lesser.

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What does it mean to order rational numbers?

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Ordering rational numbers means arranging them from least to greatest or greatest to least based on their value.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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=

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If -3 ____ -7, what is the correct sign?

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If -1.98 ____ -1.97, what is the correct sign?

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What is the value of -(-100)?

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100