Comparing Real Numbers

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What is a real number?

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A real number is any number that can be found on the number line, including both rational and irrational numbers.

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What is the square root of a number?

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The square root of a number x is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives x. For example, √4 = 2.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.2

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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 evaluating their values 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 value of √2?

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Approximately 1.414, which is greater than 1 but less than 2.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

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What is the value of √3?

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Approximately 1.732, which is less than 2.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

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What is the value of √5?

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Approximately 2.236, which is greater than 2 but less than 3.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

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How do you list numbers from least to greatest?

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Arrange the numbers in order starting from the smallest value to the largest value.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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What is the value of √27?

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Approximately 5.196, which is greater than 5 but less than 6.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

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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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What is an example of a rational number?

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1/2, 3, and -4 are all examples of rational numbers.