Comparing Numbers with Symbols
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Objective
I can compare and order rational numbers using greater than, less than, and equal symbols.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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A rational number is any number that can be turned into a fraction with an integer in both the numerator and the denominator.
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One effective way to order rational numbers is to convert them all into decimals and then arrange them from least to greatest or greatest to least.
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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator; for square roots, find the two perfect squares the number falls between.
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Practice
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What is a rational number? Give two examples of rational numbers that are not written as fractions in their original form.
Convert 58% into a decimal.
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Exit ticket
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“Compare each pair of rational numbers using the correct symbol (>, <, or =). Show your work by converting numbers to decimals or estimating square roots where necessary. a) ⅗ ___ 0.62 b) 75% ___ ¾ c) √50 ___ 7.1”
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