Comparing Rational Numbers on a Number Line

This video tutorial provides practice in comparing numbers, focusing on both positive and negative values. It uses visual aids like number lines to compare fractions, decimals, and mixed numbers. The tutorial includes multiple examples, demonstrating how to determine which number is greater or lesser by visualizing their positions on a number line, both horizontally and vertically.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Dividing whole numbers

• Multiplying decimals

• Comparing positive and negative numbers

• Learning to add fractions

Which number is greater: -7/4 or -3/4?

• -7/4

• -3/4

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

Where is -7/4 located on the number line?

• To the right of -3/4

• To the left of -3/4

• At the same position as -3/4

• To the right of 0

Which number is greater: 0.6 or -1.8?

• Cannot be determined

• They are equal

• -1.8

• 0.6

Where is 0.6 located on the number line?

• To the left of 0

• At the same position as -1.8

• To the right of -1.8

• To the left of -1.8

Which number is greater: 2 1/5 or -1 1/10?

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

• 2 1/5

• -1 1/10

Where is -1 1/10 located on the vertical number line?

• Above 2 1/5

• Below 2 1/5

• At the same position as 2 1/5

• Above 0

Which number is greater: -1.5 or -2.5?

• They are equal

• -1.5

• Cannot be determined

• -2.5

Where is -1.5 located on the number line?

• To the left of 0

• At the same position as -2.5

• To the left of -2.5

• To the right of -2.5

What is the position of -2.5 on the number line?

• At the same position as -1.5

• To the left of -1.5

• To the right of -1.5

• To the right of 0