Ordering Rational Numbers Flashcard

Front

Fill in the blank with the correct sign: -3/4 ________ -4/5

Back

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Front

When comparing numbers on a number line, the number to the farthest right has the ___________________ values.

Back

Greatest

Front

Which of the following is ordered in ascending order? 1/4, -3/7, 1/2

Back

-3/7, 1/4, 1/2

Front

The number -4 is classified as: I. Whole Number II. Integer III. Rational Number

Back

II and III only

Front

Which rational number is the greatest? 0.702, 8/11, 7/9, -0.723

Back

7/9

Front

What is a rational number?

Back

A number that can be expressed as a fraction a/b where a and b are integers and b ≠ 0.

Front

What is the definition of an integer?

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

Front

How do you compare two rational numbers?

Back

Convert them to a common denominator or use a number line.

Front

What does it mean for a number to be in ascending order?

Back

It means the numbers are arranged from the smallest to the largest.

Front

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

Back

-3/4 is greater than -4/5.