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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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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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How do you order rational numbers from greatest to least?

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To order rational numbers from greatest to least, convert all numbers to a common format (like decimals or fractions) and compare their values.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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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. It is always non-negative.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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How do you compare negative rational numbers?

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When comparing negative rational numbers, the number with the greater absolute value is actually the smaller number.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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What is the absolute value of -8?

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The absolute value of -8 is |−8| = 8.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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Is -1.4 less than -1.25?

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Yes, -1.4 < -1.25 because -1.4 is further left on the number line.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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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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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is the relationship between -1.37 and 1.21 in terms of absolute value?

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|−1.37| > |1.21| because |−1.37| = 1.37 and |1.21| = 1.21.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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How do you determine if a statement about inequalities is true?

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To determine if a statement about inequalities is true, evaluate the numbers involved and compare their values.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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What does it mean to order numbers?

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Ordering numbers means arranging them in a specific sequence, such as from least to greatest or greatest to least.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3