Ordering Rational Numbers

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, | -7 | = 7.

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How do you represent a point in a coordinate system?

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

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What does a positive integer represent in a financial context?

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A positive integer represents a gain or deposit, such as depositing $35 into a bank account.

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How do you order rational numbers from greatest to least?

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To order rational numbers, compare their values and arrange them starting from the largest to the smallest.

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What is the coordinate of the point located 3 units to the right and 1 unit up from the origin?

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The coordinate is (3, 1).

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction a/b, where 'a' and 'b' are integers and b ≠ 0.

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How do you find the absolute value of a negative number?

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The absolute value of a negative number is the positive version of that number. For example, |-5| = 5.

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What is the difference between positive and negative integers?

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Positive integers are greater than zero, while negative integers are less than zero.

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How can you identify the greatest rational number from a set?

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To identify the greatest rational number, compare the values of the numbers in the set and select the highest one.

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What does the ordered pair (0, -3) represent on a graph?

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The ordered pair (0, -3) represents a point located at the origin on the x-axis and 3 units down on the y-axis.