Comparing Rational Numbers
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Objective
I can compare and order rational numbers in different forms.
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Key concepts
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Practice
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Which of the following statements best describes how a number line can be used to determine which of two rational numbers is greater?
Convert the numbers to the same form and then order these rational numbers from least to greatest: 2.75, 2 1/2, 2.8, 2 1/4
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Exit ticket
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“Order these rational numbers from least to greatest: -3.5, 2 ⅓, -1 ¼, 0.75”
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