Compare/Order 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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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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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, then determine which is greater or lesser.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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What does it mean for a number to be less than another number?

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A number A is less than a number B (A < B) if A is to the left of B on the number line.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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What does it mean for a number to be greater than another number?

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A number A is greater than a number B (A > B) if A is to the right of B on the number line.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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How do you order a set of rational numbers from least to greatest?

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To order rational numbers from least to greatest, compare each number and arrange them based on their values.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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What is the value of -3 compared to -5?

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-3 > -5.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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Which is greater: -1.5 or -2?

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-1.5 > -2.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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What is the value of -3.4 compared to -2.5?

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-3.4 < -2.5.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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Order the following integers from least to greatest: -18, 9, -33, -24, 11.

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-33, -24, -18, 9, 11.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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In a race, if the times are: Viva 13.18 sec, Hailey 11.02 sec, Natasha 15.1 sec, and Caden 13.2 sec, who came in first?

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Hailey came in first.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3B