Comparing and Ordering 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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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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Order the following fractions from least to greatest: 1/3, 1/4, 5/8.

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1/4, 1/3, 5/8.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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How do you determine which of two negative numbers is smaller?

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The number with the greater absolute value is smaller. For example, -7 is smaller than -3.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

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What is the absolute value of -520?

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The absolute value of -520 is 520.

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Which is smaller: -3 or |-520|?

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-3 is greater than |-520|, which is 520. Therefore, -520 is the smallest.