Rational numbers

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What are rational numbers?

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Rational numbers are numbers that can be expressed as a fraction or ratio of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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Order the following rational numbers from least to greatest: [-8, 7, -6, 5, -4, 3, -2]

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-8, -6, -4, -2, 3, 5, 7

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What are integers?

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Integers are whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero, such as -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3.

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What is the opposite of a number?

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The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero on the number line but in the opposite direction.

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What is the opposite of -3?

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3

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How do you say -(-25)?

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The opposite of negative 25.

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What is a negative rational number?

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A negative rational number is a rational number that is less than zero, such as -1/2 or -3.

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What is a positive rational number?

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A positive rational number is a rational number that is greater than zero, such as 1/2 or 3.

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How do you convert a negative fraction to a positive fraction?

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By multiplying the numerator and denominator by -1.

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What is 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.