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 locate a point on a coordinate plane?

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A point is located using an ordered pair (x, y), where 'x' is the horizontal position and 'y' is the vertical position.

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What does it mean for a number to be the smallest on a number line?

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The smallest number on a number line is the one that is furthest to the left.

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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 and then compare their values.

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What is the process for ordering numbers in descending order?

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To order numbers in descending order, list them from the largest to the smallest.

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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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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is '<'.

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What is the symbol for 'equal to'?

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The symbol for 'equal to' is '='.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value and simplify if possible.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/4 is 0.75.