Plotting Integers

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What is a number line?

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A number line is a straight line that represents numbers in order, with equal intervals between them, allowing for the visualization of positive and negative numbers.

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What does it mean for a number to be between two integers?

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A number is said to be between two integers if it is greater than the smaller integer and less than the larger integer.

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What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but does not include fractions or decimals.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 3 1/2.

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How do you identify the two integers that a decimal is between?

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To find the two integers a decimal is between, look for the nearest whole numbers that are less than and greater than the decimal.

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What is the value of -5/8 on a number line?

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-5/8 is a negative fraction that lies between 0 and -1 on the number line.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the significance of the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the significance of the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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How can you represent -3 1/5 on a number line?

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-3 1/5 can be represented as a point slightly to the left of -3 on the number line.