Comparing/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 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 compare their values.

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What does it mean to order rational numbers?

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Ordering rational numbers means arranging them from least to greatest or greatest to least based on their values.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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How do you determine if a positive or negative rational number is greater?

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A positive rational number is always greater than a negative rational number.

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What is the significance of a negative number in a real-world context?

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Negative numbers can represent debts, temperatures below zero, or positions below a reference point, such as sea level.

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