Ordering Rational Numbers

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction or ratio of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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How do you compare two rational numbers?

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To compare two rational numbers, convert them to a common denominator or convert them to decimal form and then compare their values.

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What does it mean to order numbers from greatest to least?

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Ordering numbers from greatest to least means arranging them in a sequence starting with the largest number and ending with the smallest.

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What does it mean to order numbers from least to greatest?

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Ordering numbers from least to greatest means arranging them in a sequence starting with the smallest number and ending with the largest.

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How can you represent -1.2 on a number line?

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To represent -1.2 on a number line, locate the point that is slightly to the left of -1 and slightly to the right of -2.

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What is the significance of negative numbers in ordering?

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Negative numbers are less than zero and are ordered differently than positive numbers; the more negative a number, the smaller its value.

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How do you find the median of a set of rational numbers?

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To find the median, first order the numbers from least to greatest, then identify the middle number. If there is an even number of values, average the two middle numbers.

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What is the absolute value of a rational number?

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The absolute value of a rational number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction, and is always a non-negative number.

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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 difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than its denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator that is equal to or larger than its denominator.