Compare and Order Rational Numbers

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What is the absolute value of -8?

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The absolute value of -8 is 8.

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How do you compare 0.84, 6/8, and 5/6 to find the largest?

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Convert all to decimals: 0.84 = 0.84, 6/8 = 0.75, 5/6 ≈ 0.833. Therefore, 0.84 is the largest.

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Label point C on the number line: -2/6

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Point C is located at -0.33 on the number line.

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Is 0.50 equal to 0.5?

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Yes, 0.50 is equal to 0.5.

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Compare: 0.789 ____ 0.774

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0.789 > 0.774.

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What is a rational number?

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How do you order the rational numbers 1/2, 3/4, and 2/3?

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Convert to decimals: 1/2 = 0.5, 2/3 ≈ 0.67, 3/4 = 0.75. Order: 1/2 < 2/3 < 3/4.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/5?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/5 is 0.6.

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How do you find the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, always positive.

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What is the result of comparing -3 and -5?

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-3 > -5 because -3 is closer to zero.