Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers

The video tutorial provides an overview of comparing and ordering rational numbers, focusing on negative numbers, temperatures, and elevations. It explains how to use number lines and inequalities to compare values, using practical examples like bank account balances and geographical elevations. The tutorial includes exercises to reinforce understanding and encourages students to complete their assignments on Khan Academy.

What are the two types of exercises mentioned in the video?

• Fractions and integers

• Decimals and integers

• Integers and whole numbers

• Fractions and decimals

How does the value of negative numbers change as they move away from zero on a number line?

• Increases

• Decreases

• Remains the same

• Becomes zero

How should negative numbers be ordered on a number line for correct comparison?

• Randomly

• From the smallest to largest moving away from zero

• Based on their absolute values

• From the largest to smallest moving towards zero

What helps in understanding the comparison of negative numbers?

• Thinking about weight

• Thinking about money

• Thinking about distances

• Thinking about time

Which temperature is colder, -18.2 degrees or -9.7 degrees?

• -18.2 degrees

• -9.7 degrees

• Both are the same

• Cannot be determined

What symbol represents 'greater than' when comparing two values?

• Symbol opening to the left

• Symbol opening to the right

• Equal sign

• Plus sign

If you were to compare -11.1 degrees and -5.5 degrees, which is colder?

• -11.1 degrees

• -5.5 degrees

• Information not provided

• Both are the same

Which is deeper, the Cayman Trough or the Mariana Trench?

• Cayman Trough

• Mariana Trench

• Depth information is not available

• Both are at the same depth

In the context of the video, what does a negative elevation indicate?

• Above sea level

• Below sea level

• Elevation is zero

• At sea level

Which statement is true about Point A if it is located between -1 and -2 on a number line?

• Point A is at -1.5

• Point A is greater than -3

• Point A is less than -3

• Point A is at zero