Comparing Rational Numbers

Comparing & Ordering Rational Numbers

Multiple Choice

which symbol is read as "greater than"

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Multiple Choice

Which symbol is read as "less than"

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Multiple Select

Select ALL options that are Rational Numbers:

• $$-\frac{5}{8}$$

• $$-2$$
  

• $$0$$

• $$3.5$$

• $$7$$

Comparing Rational Numbers

• We compare rational numbers by their order. For example: 1 is less than 3, -10 is less than 2, etc.

• We can see the order of positive and negative numbers on a number line.

• A number is always LESS THAN the number to its RIGHT on the number line.

Comparing Rational Numbers

Comparing Rational Numbers

Ready to try out comparing rational numbers?

If yes go to the next slide!

If no then go back and watch the video on slide 2 again.

Multiple Choice

True or False:

-5 is less than (<) 6

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False:

-5 is greater than (>) 2

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False:

0 > -2

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False:

-1.5 < -1

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False:

20 > -20

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False:

-10 < -5

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False:

-1.5 < -1.6

• True

• False

​EXAMPLES

Ready to try some more comparing rational numbers?

If yes go to the next slide!

If no then go back and watch the video on slide 2 again and slide 18.

Multiple Choice

18.5_____22.1

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Multiple Choice

-12.5 ______ 12.2

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Multiple Choice

-14 $$\frac{2}{3}$$   _______ -16

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Multiple Choice

1.9 _____ -1

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Dropdown

Compare: $$-14\frac{7}{10}$$  ​

Select answer

$$-14.9$$  

Multiple Choice

$$\frac{1}{2}$$  _____ -3

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Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with the correct sign >, < , or =
-3/4 ________ -4/5

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Multiple Choice

What is the position of the dot on the number line?

• $$1\frac{1}{2}$$  

• $$1\frac{3}{5}$$  

• $$1\frac{2}{5}$$  

• $$1\frac{4}{5}$$  

Multiple Choice

Monday's temperature was -3°F and Tuesday's was -5°F. Which day was colder? 

• neither they were equal 

• Monday 

• Tuesday 

• Friday 

Open Ended

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