Comparing Rational Numbers
11th Grade · Math · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can compare and order rational numbers in different forms.
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Numbers increase in value as you move to the right on a number line, and decrease in value as you move to the left.
- 2
When comparing rational numbers, it is helpful to have the numbers in the same form, such as both in fractional form or both in decimal form.
- 3
When ordering rational numbers on a number line, the number furthest to the left will be the least, and the number furthest to the right will be the greatest.
