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, then use the greater than (>) or less than (<) signs.

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What is the value of -3/4 compared to -4/5?

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-3/4 > -4/5

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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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Which of the following is NOT an integer: 0, -1, 1, 1.5?

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1.5 is NOT an integer.

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What is the value of -1.98 compared to -1.97?

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-1.98 < -1.97

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What does a negative number represent in terms of temperature?

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A negative number represents a temperature below zero.

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

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-5 < -3

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How do you express -2/3 as a decimal?

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-2/3 as a decimal is approximately -0.67.

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What is the result of -1 + (-2)?

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The result is -3.