8th Grade Math: Comparing Rational Numbers

What is the main topic of the video presented by Shea Jackson?

• Comparing and ordering rational numbers

• Solving algebraic equations

• Learning about fractions

• Understanding geometric shapes

What is the first step in comparing rational numbers?

• Multiply all numbers by 10

• Convert all numbers to the same form

• Add all numbers together

• Divide all numbers by 2

Which inequality sign is used to show that one number is greater than another?

• Equal to sign

• Less than sign

• Greater than sign

• Not equal to sign

In the example comparing 8/9 and 90%, which number is larger?

• 90%

• Cannot be determined

• 8/9

• They are equal

When comparing negative numbers, which statement is true?

• Negative numbers cannot be compared

• Larger negative numbers are greater

• Negative numbers are always smaller than positive numbers

• Smaller negative numbers are greater

What is the decimal equivalent of 37/6?

• 5.17

• 6.17

• 7.17

• 8.17

Which number is the smallest in the list: 37/6, -5.17, √33, -26/5?

• 37/6

• -5.17

• √33

• -26/5

What is the decimal form of the square root of 33?

• 5.74

• 4.74

• 6.74

• 7.74

Which of the following lists the numbers in order from least to greatest: -26/5, -5.17, √33, 37/6?

• -5.17, -26/5, √33, 37/6

• 37/6, √33, -5.17, -26/5

• -26/5, -5.17, √33, 37/6

• √33, -26/5, -5.17, 37/6

What resource is available for purchase to help with the 8th grade math review?

• An online course

• A math review workbook

• A set of flashcards

• A video series