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

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What is the opposite of a positive number?

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The opposite of a positive number is a negative number.

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How do you order the numbers -4, -3, 0, and 2 from least to greatest?

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-4, -3, 0, 2

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Which is larger: -5 or -15?

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-5 is larger than -15.

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What type of number is -4?

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-4 is classified as both an integer and a rational number.

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What is the opposite of -1/4?

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The opposite of -1/4 is 1/4.

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How do you compare two negative numbers?

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The number closer to zero is larger. For example, -5 is larger than -15.

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What is the definition of an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

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Can a rational number be a whole number?

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Yes, all whole numbers are also rational numbers because they can be expressed as a fraction with a denominator of 1.

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What is the number line representation of -1/4?

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On a number line, -1/4 is located to the left of 0 and to the right of -1.