Exploring Rational Numbers on a Number Line

The video tutorial explains rational numbers and their representation as fractions. It covers converting improper fractions to mixed numbers and plotting them on a number line. The tutorial also demonstrates how to convert decimals to fractions and plot negative decimals. It includes comparing negative fractions to determine which is larger and identifying the greatest and least numbers on a number line. Finally, it discusses converting fractions and decimals for comparison.

What is a rational number?

• A number that is always a decimal

• A number that cannot be written as a fraction

• A number that can be written as a fraction

• A number that is always an integer

What is 0.75 as a fraction?

• 2/3

• 1/4

• 3/4

• 1/2

How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Add the numerator and the denominator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

What is the mixed number form of -4/3?

• -1 2/3

• -2 1/3

• -2 2/3

• -1 1/3

What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

• 0.25

• 0.5

• 0.75

• 1.0

How many equal sections are needed to plot -1.5 on a number line?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

What is 0.75 as a fraction?

• 2/3

• 1/4

• 3/4

• 1/2

Which number is larger: -1 1/4 or -1 3/4?

• -1 1/4

• Cannot be determined

• -1 3/4

• They are equal

Which number is the greatest on a number line?

• The number farthest to the left

• The number farthest to the right

• The number closest to zero

• The number farthest from zero

What is the position of F if it is -2 1/2?

• -2 3/4

• -2 1/4

• -3

• -2 1/2