Comparing/Ordering Rational Numbers

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What is a rational number?

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How do you find the opposite of a number on a number line?

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To find the opposite of a number, you change its sign. For example, the opposite of -3 is 3.

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What does it mean for one rational number to be greater than another?

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How do you compare two negative rational numbers?

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To compare two negative rational numbers, the one that is closer to zero is greater. For example, -1/3 is greater than -2/3.

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What is the opposite of -1.5 on a number line?

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The opposite of -1.5 is 1.5.

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How do you order the numbers -2, -1, 0, and 1 from least to greatest?

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The order from least to greatest is -2, -1, 0, 1.

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What is the relationship between -2/3 and -1/3 on a number line?

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How do you plot the point (-3, 2) on a coordinate plane?

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To plot (-3, 2), move 3 units left on the x-axis and 2 units up on the y-axis.

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What is the decimal equivalent of -0.75?

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The decimal equivalent of -0.75 is -0.75.