Ordering Rational Numbers

Front

What is the greatest value when comparing numbers on a number line?

Back

The number to the farthest right has the greatest value.

Front

Order the following rational numbers from least to greatest: -1, -1.1, -1.5, -1.15, -0.5

Back

-1.5, -1.15, -1.1, -1, -0.5

Front

How do you order temperatures from coldest to warmest?

Back

For temperatures -5, 3, 2, -1, the order is -5, -1, 2, 3.

Front

What is the set of all whole numbers and their opposites, including zero?

Back

Integers.

Front

Fill in the blank with the correct sign >, <, or =: -3.4 ________ -2.5

Back

<

Front

What is a rational number?

Back

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

Front

What is the opposite of a positive number?

Back

A negative number.

Front

How do you compare two rational numbers?

Back

Convert them to a common denominator or use a number line.

Front

What is the absolute value of a number?

Back

The distance of that number from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

Front

What does it mean for a number to be less than another number?

Back

It means it is located to the left on the number line.