Comparing and ordering real numbers

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What is the definition of real numbers?

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Real numbers include all the numbers on the number line, including rational numbers (like integers and fractions) and irrational numbers (like √2 and π).

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How do you compare two real numbers?

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To compare two real numbers, you can determine which number is greater, lesser, or if they are equal by looking at their positions on the number line.

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What does it mean to order numbers from least to greatest?

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Ordering numbers from least to greatest means arranging them in ascending order, starting with the smallest number and ending with the largest.

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What is the smallest number in the set: [10, -5, 3, 16, -1, 0, 1]?

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The smallest number is -5.

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What is the definition of ascending order?

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Ascending order is the arrangement of numbers from the smallest to the largest.

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What is the definition of descending order?

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Descending order is the arrangement of numbers from the largest to the smallest.

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the percentage by 100. For example, 43% = 0.43.

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What is the value of √23 approximately?

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The value of √23 is approximately 4.79.

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Order the following fractions from least to greatest: 1/4, -3/7, 1/2.

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The order from least to greatest is: -3/7, 1/4, 1/2.

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What is the definition of a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction a/b, where a and b are integers and b is not zero.