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

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What are integers?

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Integers are whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero, but do not include fractions or decimals.

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Order the following rational numbers from greatest to least: -2, 0, -1.

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0, -1, -2.

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What is the opposite of a number?

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The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero on the number line but in the opposite direction.

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Is -4 a rational number?

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Yes, -4 is a rational number because it can be expressed as -4/1.

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Which is larger: -3 or -5?

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-3 is larger than -5.

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If a number is negative, is its opposite positive or negative?

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The opposite of a negative number is always positive.

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What is the greatest integer in the set: {-7, -3, -5}?

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The greatest integer is -3.

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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 convert them to decimal form.

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What happens when you add a positive number to a negative number?

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The result depends on the absolute values; if the positive number is larger, the result is positive, otherwise, it is negative.