Ordering Real Numbers

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What are real numbers?

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Real numbers include all the rational and irrational numbers. They can be represented on a number line.

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Define rational numbers.

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Rational numbers are numbers 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 difference between rational and irrational numbers?

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Rational numbers can be expressed as fractions, while irrational numbers cannot be expressed as simple fractions and have non-repeating, non-terminating decimal expansions.

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How do you order real numbers?

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To order real numbers, compare their values and arrange them from least to greatest or greatest to least.

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What is the least number in a set?

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The least number in a set is the smallest value when all numbers are compared.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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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 square root of a number?

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The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number.

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