Ordering and 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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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 compare their values.

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What is the opposite of a positive rational number?

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The opposite of a positive rational number is the same number with a negative sign.

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What is the opposite of -5?

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The opposite of -5 is 5.

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Fill in the blank: -4 ____ -2.5

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Fill in the blank: 3.2 ____ 3.2

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What does it mean if two rational numbers are equal?

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If two rational numbers are equal, they represent the same value on the number line.

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How do you find the greater of two negative rational numbers?

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The greater of two negative rational numbers is the one that is closer to zero.

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Fill in the blank: -1.5 ____ -1.2

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What is the result of adding a positive rational number and a negative rational number?

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The result can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the values of the numbers.