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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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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0.25

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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 and then compare their values.

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What is the greatest rational number in the set: {1/2, 3/4, 2/3}?

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3/4

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Order the following numbers from greatest to least: 0.5, -1, 0.75, -0.25.

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0.75, 0.5, -0.25, -1.

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What is the value of -7 + 3?

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-4

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What is the value of -5 - 2?

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-7

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How do you order negative numbers?

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Negative numbers are ordered from least to greatest by comparing their absolute values; the number with the larger absolute value is less.

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What is the value of -3 + (-2)?

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-5