Order/Compare Rational Numbers (with Spiral Review)

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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 compare two decimal numbers?

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To compare two decimal numbers, align the decimal points and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'.

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How do you order numbers from greatest to least?

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To order numbers from greatest to least, identify the largest number first and then arrange the remaining numbers in descending order.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a number across a sum.

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How can you express 5(3 + 2) using the distributive property?

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5(3 + 2) can be expressed as 5(3) + 5(2).

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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.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 2/3?

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The decimal equivalent of 2/3 is approximately 0.67.