Ordering Rational Numbers

Front

What is a rational number?

Back

Front

How do you compare two rational numbers?

Back

To compare two rational numbers, convert them to a common denominator or convert them to decimal form and then compare their values.

Front

What is the absolute value of a number?

Back

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. It is always non-negative.

Front

What is the absolute value of -8?

Back

The absolute value of -8 is | -8 | = 8.

Front

How do you find the distance between two numbers on a number line?

Back

Front

What is the relationship between negative numbers and their absolute values?

Back

Negative numbers have the same absolute value as their positive counterparts. For example, | -x | = x.

Front

How do you order rational numbers from least to greatest?

Back

To order rational numbers from least to greatest, compare their values and arrange them accordingly.

Front

What is the result of comparing -15.5 and -11.5?

Back

-15.5 < -11.5, because -15.5 is further left on the number line.

Front

What is the distance between -13 and 13?

Back

The distance between -13 and 13 is | -13 - 13 | = | -26 | = 26.

Front

How do you represent a number greater than another number using symbols?

Back

Use the symbol '>' to represent that one number is greater than another.