Comparing Rational Numbers Warm-Up

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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 rational numbers?

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To compare two rational numbers, convert them to a common denominator or decimal form, then determine which is larger or smaller.

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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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Compare: 18.5 _____ 22.1

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18.5 < 22.1

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Compare: -1.98 _____ -1.97

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-1.98 < -1.97

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Compare: -20 _____ -33

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-20 > -33

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Which is greater: -3 or -7?

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-3 > -7

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What is the result of comparing two negative numbers, -5 and -2?

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-5 < -2