Ordering & Comparing Rational Numbers & Absolute Value

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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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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. It is always a non-negative value.

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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 determine which is greater or lesser.

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What are opposites in terms of numbers?

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Opposites are two numbers that are the same distance from zero on the number line but in opposite directions, such as -5 and 5.

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List the integers from least to greatest: -2, 3, -1, 0, 2

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-2, -1, 0, 2, 3

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What is the absolute value of -7?

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7

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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 is the inequality for comparing -2 and -8?

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-8 < -2

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How do you find the absolute value of a positive number?

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The absolute value of a positive number is the number itself.

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What is the absolute value of 4.5?

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4.5