Comparing and Ordering Real Numbers

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What is a real number?

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A real number is any number that can be found on the number line, including both rational and irrational 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 a fraction or ratio of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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What is an irrational number?

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An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction; its decimal representation goes on forever without repeating.

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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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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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How do you compare two real numbers?

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To compare two real numbers, determine which number is greater, lesser, or if they are equal by analyzing their values on the number line.

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What does it mean to order numbers from least to greatest?

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Ordering numbers from least to greatest means arranging them in ascending order based on their value.

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What is the value of √121?

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The value of √121 is 11.

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How do you express a percentage as a decimal?

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To express a percentage as a decimal, divide the percentage by 100.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 25%?

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The decimal equivalent of 25% is 0.25.