Ordering 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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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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How do you order rational numbers from greatest to least?

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To order rational numbers from greatest to least, compare their values and arrange them accordingly, starting with the largest.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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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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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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How do you find the absolute value of a negative number?

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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What does it mean for two numbers to be equal?

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Two numbers are equal if they represent the same value, meaning they are located at the same point on the number line.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is >.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is <.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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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 decimal form, then determine which is larger or smaller.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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What is the relationship between negative numbers and their absolute values?

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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How do you order numbers based on their absolute values?

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To order numbers based on their absolute values, first calculate the absolute values, then arrange them from greatest to least.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C