Rational Numbers and Coordinate Graphing

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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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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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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. For example, |-5| = 5.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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How do you express sea level as an integer?

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Sea level is expressed as 0.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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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 but in the opposite direction. For example, the opposite of 9 is -9.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6A

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How do you order numbers from least to greatest?

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To order numbers from least to greatest, compare their values and arrange them starting from the smallest to the largest.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3B

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What is an ordered pair in coordinate graphing?

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An ordered pair is a pair of numbers used to locate a point on a coordinate plane, written in the form (x, y).

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What does the x-coordinate represent in an ordered pair?

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The x-coordinate represents the horizontal position of a point on the coordinate plane.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What does the y-coordinate represent in an ordered pair?

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The y-coordinate represents the vertical position of a point on the coordinate plane.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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How do you find the absolute value of -20?

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The absolute value of -20 is 20.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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What is the process to 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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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B