Ordering and comparing 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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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. It is always a non-negative value.

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What is the opposite of a number?

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The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero on the number line but in the opposite direction.

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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 decimal equivalent of -3/4?

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-0.75

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Which is greater: -1/2 or -2/3?

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-1/2 is greater than -2/3 because it is closer to zero on the number line.

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How do you order the numbers -1, 0, and 1?

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The order from least to greatest is -1, 0, 1.

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What is the absolute value of -10?

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10

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If Monday's temperature is -3°F and Tuesday's is -5°F, which day is colder?

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Tuesday is colder.

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Convert -2/6 to a decimal.

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-0.33