Ordering and Comparing 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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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 greater, lesser, or if they are equal.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to compare two numbers where the number on the left is larger than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to compare two numbers where the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It indicates that two numbers have the same value.

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How do you order numbers from greatest to least?

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To order numbers from greatest to least, identify the largest number and list it first, followed by the next largest, and so on until the smallest number is last.

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How do you order numbers from least to greatest?

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To order numbers from least to greatest, identify the smallest number and list it first, followed by the next smallest, and so on until the largest number is last.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. It is always a non-negative value.

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What is the absolute value of -8?

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The absolute value of -8 is 8.

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Compare the numbers: 1/2 and -1/2. What symbol is used?

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1/2 > -1/2.