6.4 Compare and Order 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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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, lesser, or if they are equal.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to compare two numbers where the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to compare two numbers where the number on the left is larger than the number on the right.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It indicates that two numbers have the same value.

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When comparing -1.75 and -1 3/4, what is the result?

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-1.75 = -1 3/4.

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When comparing -2/3 and -0.8, which is greater?

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-2/3 > -0.8.

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When comparing -5/6 and -7/8, which is greater?

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-5/6 > -7/8.

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On a number line, which number is to the farthest left?

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The number to the farthest left is the smallest number.

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Which symbol makes the statement 3 ____ -5 true?

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3 > -5.