Compare and Order Positive and Negative Rational Numbers

Compare:  -3  ?  -5

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Compare l-5l to the l-10l

• l-5l > l-10l

• l-5l = l-10l

• l-5l < l-10l

Which symbol makes the following statement true?

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When you're comparing numbers using the number line, the number to the farthest left is the ...

• smallest number.

• greatest number.

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Remember to change to decimals first. Careful-- both of these are negative! Think of a number line or if you owe money.

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-10  ____  -2 

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Which statement correctly compares the numbers on the number line?

• -3.5 < -0.5

• -0.5 < -3.5

• -4.5 < -1.5

• -1.5 < -4.5

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-7  ____  -8 

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Remember to change to decimals first. Careful-- both of these are negative! Think of a number line or if you owe money.

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