Comparing and 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 convert a percentage to a decimal?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the percentage by 100. For example, 55% = 55 ÷ 100 = 0.55.

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What is scientific notation?

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Scientific notation is a way of expressing numbers that are too large or too small to be conveniently written in decimal form. It is written as a product of a number between 1 and 10 and a power of 10.

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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 decimal form, then determine which is greater or lesser.

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What does the inequality sign '>' mean?

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The '>' sign means 'greater than'. For example, 5 > 3 means 5 is greater than 3.

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How do you order fractions from least to greatest?

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To order fractions from least to greatest, convert them to a common denominator or decimal form, then compare their values.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 56%?

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The decimal equivalent of 56% is 0.56.

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Are 0.06 and 0.060 equal?

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Yes, 0.06 and 0.060 are equal because they represent the same value.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.

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What is the first step in ordering numbers?

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The first step in ordering numbers is to convert all numbers to the same form, either all fractions, decimals, or percentages.