Comparing 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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How do you compare two rational numbers on a number line?

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To compare two rational numbers, locate them on the number line. The number further to the right is greater, and the number further to the left is smaller.

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What is the value of -1.2 on a number line?

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-1.2 is located to the left of -1 and to the right of -2 on a number line.

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What does it mean for a number to be an integer?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but does not include fractions or decimals.

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Which is greater: -3 or -2?

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-2 is greater than -3 because it is closer to zero on the number line.

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What is the greatest integer among -33, -31, -28, and -17?

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-17 is the greatest integer among them.

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How can you represent 0.4 as a fraction?

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0.4 can be represented as 2/5.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 5/6?

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The decimal equivalent of 5/6 is approximately 0.833.

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How do you label points on a number line?

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Points on a number line can be labeled by identifying their corresponding rational number values.

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What is the value of point A if it is -4/7?

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Point A represents the rational number -4/7 on the number line.