WTL TEKS 6.2C - Compare and Order 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 a fraction or ratio 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 determine which is greater or lesser.

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What does it mean to order numbers from least to greatest?

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Ordering numbers from least to greatest means arranging them in ascending order, starting with the smallest number and ending with the largest.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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>

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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<

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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=

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How do you identify the greatest number in a set of rational numbers?

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To identify the greatest number, compare all the numbers and find the one that is larger than all the others.

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Order the following numbers from least to greatest: [-3, -1, 0, 2, -2]

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-3, -2, -1, 0, 2

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Order the following numbers from greatest to least: [5, -1, 3, 0, -4]

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5, 3, 0, -1, -4

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Which is greater: -2 or -3?

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-2 is greater than -3.