Comparing and ordering real numbers

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What is a real number?

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A real number is any number that can be found on the number line, including both rational and irrational numbers.

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What is the square root of a number?

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The square root of a number x is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives x. For example, √9 = 3 because 3 * 3 = 9.

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How do you compare two real numbers?

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To compare two real numbers, you can determine which number is greater, lesser, or if they are equal by analyzing their positions on the number line.

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What is the greatest value among: 63/7, 8.99, 450%, -22?

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The greatest value is 63/7, which equals 9.

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How do you order numbers from least to greatest?

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To order numbers from least to greatest, list them in ascending order based on their value.

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What is the square root of 277 between which two whole numbers?

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The square root of 277 is between 16 and 17.

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Are 0.06 and 0.060 equal?

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Yes, 0.06 and 0.060 are equal because they represent the same value.

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What is the value of √35?

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The approximate value of √35 is about 5.92.

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How do you determine the least value among a set of numbers?

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To determine the least value, compare all numbers and identify the smallest one.

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What is the difference between rational and irrational numbers?

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Rational numbers can be expressed as a fraction of two integers, while irrational numbers cannot be expressed as a simple fraction.