Unit 4 Flashcard 2: Comparing and ordering rationals

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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 decimal numbers?

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To compare two decimal numbers, align the decimal points and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What is the first step to convert a fraction to a decimal?

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The first step is to divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What does the inequality sign '<' mean?

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The '<' sign means 'less than'.

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What does the inequality sign '>' mean?

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The '>' sign means 'greater than'.

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What does the equality sign '=' mean?

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The '=' sign means 'equal to'.

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How can you express 0.06 as a fraction?

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0.06 can be expressed as 6/100, which simplifies to 3/50.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/4 is 0.25.

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How do you order the numbers 0.5, 0.05, and 0.005 from least to greatest?

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0.005, 0.05, 0.5.

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What is the result of dividing 8 by 9?

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The result of dividing 8 by 9 is approximately 0.888.