Rational Numbers and Integers on a Number Line

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction a/b, where a and b are integers and b is not zero.

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What is an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but not a fraction or decimal.

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Where is -3 on a number line?

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-3 is located to the left of 0 and to the right of -4.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5

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How do you compare rational numbers?

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To compare rational numbers, convert them to a common denominator or decimal form and then compare their values.

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What is the absolute value of -7?

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The absolute value of -7 is 7.

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What is the difference between whole numbers and integers?

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Whole numbers are non-negative integers (0, 1, 2, ...), while integers include negative numbers as well (-1, -2, ...).

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What is the decimal representation of 3/4?

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0.75

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How do you order the numbers 0.54, 2/5, and 0.45 from least to greatest?

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2/5, 0.45, 0.54

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What is the sum of -2 and 5?

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The sum of -2 and 5 is 3.