Compare and Order 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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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 are irrational numbers?

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Irrational numbers are numbers that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction; they have non-repeating, non-terminating decimal expansions.

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How do you compare two real numbers?

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To compare two real numbers, determine their positions on the number line; the number further to the right is greater.

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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.

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How do you order numbers from least to greatest?

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

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What is the decimal equivalent of 37%?

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The decimal equivalent of 37% is 0.37.

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What is the greatest number among -3/7, 1/4, and 1/2?

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The greatest number is 1/2.