Ordering Rational Numbers

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List in order from greatest to least: 12, -9, -6, 10

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12, 10, -6, -9

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Positive integers are ____ than zero.

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greater

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Put the rational numbers in order from least to greatest: -4.2, -4 1/2, -4, 0, 4

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-4 1/2, -4.2, -4, 0, 4

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List the numbers in order from least to greatest: -6, 0, 8, -9

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-9, -6, 0, 8

Front

Compare: -7 ____ -8

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Front

What is a rational number?

Back

A number that can be expressed as a fraction of two integers.

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What is the definition of an integer?

Back

A whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

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How do you compare two rational numbers?

Back

Convert them to a common denominator or decimal form.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The distance of a number from zero on the number line, always positive.