Rational Numbers 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 the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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How can integers be represented on a number line?

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Integers can be represented on a number line as points that are evenly spaced, with positive integers to the right of zero and negative integers to the left.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6C

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What does the absolute value of a number represent?

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The absolute value of a number represents its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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What is the absolute value of -5?

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The absolute value of -5 is 5.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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How do you represent a temperature decrease of 10°F using integers?

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A temperature decrease of 10°F can be represented as -10.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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Which is greater: -2 or -5?

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-2 is greater than -5 because it is closer to zero on the number line.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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What is the sum of -3 and 5?

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The sum of -3 and 5 is 2.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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If a bank account has a balance of -$20, what does this mean?

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A balance of -$20 means the account is overdrawn by $20.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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What is the difference between -4 and -1?

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The difference between -4 and -1 is -3.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you represent a gain of 15 feet in elevation?

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A gain of 15 feet in elevation can be represented as +15 or simply 15.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5