Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, the absolute value of -5 is 5.

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What is the absolute value of -13?

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13

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Fill in the blank with the correct sign: <, > or =. -3 ____ -7

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Fill in the blank with the correct sign: <, > or =. 4 ____ -2

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Fill in the blank with the correct sign: <, > or =. -¾ ____ -⅘

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How do you compare two rational numbers?

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To compare two rational numbers, convert them to a common denominator or convert them to decimal form, then determine which is greater or lesser.

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What is the order of the following numbers from least to greatest: 3, 7, -2, -9, 0, -3, -11?

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-11, -9, -3, -2, 0, 3, 7

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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 the difference between positive and negative rational numbers?

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Positive rational numbers are greater than zero, while negative rational numbers are less than zero.

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How do you find the absolute value of a negative number?

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To find the absolute value of a negative number, simply remove the negative sign. For example, the absolute value of -5 is 5.