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 convert them to decimal form and then compare their values.

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What does a negative rational number represent?

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A negative rational number represents a value less than zero, such as a debt or a temperature below freezing.

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is <.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is >.

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How do you order rational numbers from least to greatest?

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To order rational numbers from least to greatest, compare their values and arrange them in ascending order.

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

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-3 is greater than -5, meaning -3 is warmer than -5.

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What does it mean if a temperature is represented by a negative number?

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A negative temperature indicates a temperature below zero, such as -5°F.

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How do you represent a number that is less than zero on a number line?

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Numbers less than zero are represented to the left of zero on a number line.

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What is the order of the following numbers from least to greatest: -1, -1.1, -1.5, -1.15, -0.5?

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The order from least to greatest is -1.5, -1.15, -1.1, -1, -0.5.