Compare and Order Rational Numbers

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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?

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To compare two rational numbers, convert them to a common denominator or convert them to decimal form, then compare their values.

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What is the least number in the set: -5, -10, 0, 3?

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-10

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What is the greatest number in the set: -1, -3, -2, -4?

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-1

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Order the following numbers from least to greatest: 1/2, -1/3, 0, -2/5.

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-2/5 -1/3 0 1/2

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What is the absolute value of -7?

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7

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How do you find 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.

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Order the following numbers from least to greatest: -1/4, -1/2, 1/4, 0.

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-1/2 -1/4 0 1/4

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What is the result of adding -3 and 5?

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2

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What is the result of subtracting -4 from 2?

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6