Comparing Rational Numbers

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1.9 _____ -1

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Which symbol is read as "greater than"?

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>

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If number A > number B, which value is further to the left on a number line?

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Number B

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-27 _____ -28

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Which symbol is read as "less than"?

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What is a rational number?

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A number that can be expressed as a fraction of two integers.

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How do you compare two rational numbers?

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Convert them to a common denominator or use a number line.

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What does it mean if a number is greater than another number?

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It is located to the right on the number line.

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What does it mean if a number is less than another number?

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It is located to the left on the number line.

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What is the symbol for "equal to"?

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=