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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 numbers (like integers and fractions) and irrational numbers (like √2 and π).

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What does it mean to compare numbers?

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To compare numbers means to determine which number is greater, less than, or equal to another number.

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What is scientific notation?

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Scientific notation is a way of expressing numbers that are too large or too small to be conveniently written in decimal form, using powers of ten.

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How do you convert a fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert a fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fractional part.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is >.

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is <.

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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The symbol for 'equal to' is =.

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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 each number and arrange them starting from the smallest value to the largest.

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How do you compare negative numbers?

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When comparing negative numbers, the number with the greater absolute value is actually the smaller number. For example, -3 is less than -2.