Ordering Real Numbers

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What are real numbers?

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Real numbers include all the numbers on the number line, including rational numbers (like integers and fractions) and irrational numbers (like √2 and π).

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What is the difference between rational and irrational numbers?

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Rational numbers can be expressed as a fraction of two integers, while irrational numbers cannot be expressed as a simple fraction.

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How do you order real numbers?

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To order real numbers, compare their values from least to greatest or greatest to least.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, |−3| = 3.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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What is the number line?

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A number line is a straight line that represents numbers in order, with positive numbers to the right of zero and negative numbers to the left.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6C

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How do you compare two real numbers?

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To compare two real numbers, determine which number is greater, lesser, or if they are equal by looking at their positions on the number line.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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What is the significance of the decimal point in real numbers?

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The decimal point separates the whole number part from the fractional part, allowing for the representation of numbers less than one.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C