Comparing 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 the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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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, then determine which is greater or lesser.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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Order the following numbers from least to greatest: -5, 3, -2, 0.

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-5, -2, 0, 3.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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Which is greater: -1 or -5?

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-1 is greater than -5.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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What is the altitude of Brawley, CA?

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The altitude of Brawley, CA is -113 ft.

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What is the altitude of Elodrado, NM?

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The altitude of Elodrado, NM is 6,677 ft.

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If -12.5 ______ 12.2, what symbol fits?

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< (less than).

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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If -27 _____ -28, what symbol fits?

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> (greater than).

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B