Locate and Order Rational Numbers Review

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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 compare decimal numbers?

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To compare decimal numbers, align the decimal points and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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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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Which is greater: -3 or -5?

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-3 is greater than -5 because it is closer to zero on the number line.

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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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How do you identify an integer from a list of numbers?

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An integer is a whole number without any fractional or decimal part. Look for numbers that are not fractions or decimals.

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What is the relationship between negative and positive numbers?

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Negative numbers are less than zero, while positive numbers are greater than zero. On a number line, negative numbers are to the left of zero and positive numbers are to the right.

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How do you find the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, the absolute value of -4 is 4.

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