Estimate, Compare, and Order 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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How do you estimate the square root of a number?

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What is the closest integer to a decimal number?

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The closest integer to a decimal number is the whole number that is nearest to it. For example, the closest integer to 4.2 is 4.

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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 is the process to order rational numbers?

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To order rational numbers, list them from least to greatest by comparing their values or converting them to a common format.

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What is the square root of 77 estimated between which two whole numbers?

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The square root of 77 is estimated to be between 8 and 9.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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What is the square root of 143 estimated between which two whole numbers?

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The square root of 143 is estimated to be between 11 and 12.

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How do you find the square root of a number?

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To find the square root of a number, determine which number multiplied by itself equals the original number.