Comparing Rational Numbers on a number line

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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 or ratio of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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How do you compare two rational numbers on a number line?

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To compare two rational numbers on a number line, locate both numbers on the line. The number further to the right is greater.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, -3 > -5 means -3 is greater than -5.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, -5 < -3 means -5 is less than -3.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 2 = 2 means both sides are equal.

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How do you represent -1.2 on a number line?

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To represent -1.2 on a number line, find the point that is slightly to the left of -1, between -1 and -2.

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Which is greater: -3 or -5?

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-3 is greater than -5 because it is closer to zero on the number line.

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How do you find the decimal equivalent of a fraction?

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To find the decimal equivalent of a fraction, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the decimal representation of 0.4?

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The decimal representation of 0.4 is four-tenths, which can also be written as 2/5.

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How do you compare -9 and -1?

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-9 is less than -1 because it is further left on the number line.