Order Rational Numbers in Context - 6th Grade Math
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Which temperature is colder: $-12^\circ\text{C}$ or $-7^\circ\text{C}$?
Which temperature is colder: $-12^\circ\text{C}$ or $-7^\circ\text{C}$?
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$-12^\circ\text{C}$. Lower temperatures have more negative values.
$-12^\circ\text{C}$. Lower temperatures have more negative values.
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What is the correct comparison: $-0.6\ \square\ -0.59$?
What is the correct comparison: $-0.6\ \square\ -0.59$?
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$-0.6 < -0.59$. $-0.6 = -0.60$, which is less than $-0.59$.
$-0.6 < -0.59$. $-0.6 = -0.60$, which is less than $-0.59$.
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Which inequality correctly represents: “$-3$ is at least $-3$”?
Which inequality correctly represents: “$-3$ is at least $-3$”?
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$-3 \ge -3$. "At least" means greater than or equal to.
$-3 \ge -3$. "At least" means greater than or equal to.
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What is the meaning of ordering rational numbers from least to greatest on a number line?
What is the meaning of ordering rational numbers from least to greatest on a number line?
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Left to right: smallest to largest. Numbers increase as you move right on the number line.
Left to right: smallest to largest. Numbers increase as you move right on the number line.
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Choose the correct statement: If $a$ is to the left of $b$ on a number line, then $a\ \square\ b$.
Choose the correct statement: If $a$ is to the left of $b$ on a number line, then $a\ \square\ b$.
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$a < b$. Numbers increase from left to right on a number line.
$a < b$. Numbers increase from left to right on a number line.
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A diver is at $-6\text{ m}$ and then at $-9\text{ m}$. Which position is deeper?
A diver is at $-6\text{ m}$ and then at $-9\text{ m}$. Which position is deeper?
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$-9\text{ m}$. More negative depth means farther below surface.
$-9\text{ m}$. More negative depth means farther below surface.
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A bank account has balances $-\$25$ and $$10$. Which balance is greater?
A bank account has balances $-\$25$ and $$10$. Which balance is greater?
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$\$10$. Positive balance is greater than negative debt.
$\$10$. Positive balance is greater than negative debt.
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Which number is greater: $0$ or $-\frac{1}{8}$?
Which number is greater: $0$ or $-\frac{1}{8}$?
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$0$. Zero is greater than any negative number.
$0$. Zero is greater than any negative number.
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Which number is less: $-1.2$ or $-1.05$?
Which number is less: $-1.2$ or $-1.05$?
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$-1.2$. $-1.2$ is farther from zero than $-1.05$.
$-1.2$. $-1.2$ is farther from zero than $-1.05$.
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Which number is greater: $-\frac{3}{4}$ or $-\frac{2}{3}$?
Which number is greater: $-\frac{3}{4}$ or $-\frac{2}{3}$?
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$-\frac{2}{3}$. $-\frac{2}{3} \approx -0.67$ is closer to zero than $-\frac{3}{4} = -0.75$.
$-\frac{2}{3}$. $-\frac{2}{3} \approx -0.67$ is closer to zero than $-\frac{3}{4} = -0.75$.
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Which symbol makes this statement true: $-9\ \square\ -2$ if $-9$ is smaller?
Which symbol makes this statement true: $-9\ \square\ -2$ if $-9$ is smaller?
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$<$. $-9$ is farther from zero than $-2$ on the number line.
$<$. $-9$ is farther from zero than $-2$ on the number line.
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Which symbol makes this statement true: $-4\ \square\ -7$ if $-4$ is greater?
Which symbol makes this statement true: $-4\ \square\ -7$ if $-4$ is greater?
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$>$. $-4$ is closer to zero than $-7$ on the number line.
$>$. $-4$ is closer to zero than $-7$ on the number line.
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What does the inequality $5 > -1$ state about the order of these numbers?
What does the inequality $5 > -1$ state about the order of these numbers?
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$5$ is greater than $-1$. Positive numbers are always greater than negative numbers.
$5$ is greater than $-1$. Positive numbers are always greater than negative numbers.
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What does the inequality $-3 < 2$ state about the order of these numbers?
What does the inequality $-3 < 2$ state about the order of these numbers?
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$-3$ is less than $2$. Negative numbers are always less than positive numbers.
$-3$ is less than $2$. Negative numbers are always less than positive numbers.
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Identify the correct order from greatest to least: $\frac{1}{2},\ -\frac{3}{4},\ 0,\ 1$.
Identify the correct order from greatest to least: $\frac{1}{2},\ -\frac{3}{4},\ 0,\ 1$.
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$1,\ \frac{1}{2},\ 0,\ -\frac{3}{4}$. Arrange from most positive to most negative.
$1,\ \frac{1}{2},\ 0,\ -\frac{3}{4}$. Arrange from most positive to most negative.
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Identify the correct order from least to greatest: $-2,\ 0,\ -5,\ 3$.
Identify the correct order from least to greatest: $-2,\ 0,\ -5,\ 3$.
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$-5,\ -2,\ 0,\ 3$. Arrange from most negative to most positive.
$-5,\ -2,\ 0,\ 3$. Arrange from most negative to most positive.
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Which number is closest to $0$: $-0.3$ or $0.25$?
Which number is closest to $0$: $-0.3$ or $0.25$?
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$0.25$. $0.25$ is $0.25$ units from zero; $-0.3$ is $0.3$ units away.
$0.25$. $0.25$ is $0.25$ units from zero; $-0.3$ is $0.3$ units away.
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Find and correct the false statement: $-\frac{1}{2} > \frac{1}{4}$.
Find and correct the false statement: $-\frac{1}{2} > \frac{1}{4}$.
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$-\frac{1}{2} < \frac{1}{4}$. Negative fractions are less than positive fractions.
$-\frac{1}{2} < \frac{1}{4}$. Negative fractions are less than positive fractions.
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Which inequality correctly represents: “$-2$ is no more than $5$”?
Which inequality correctly represents: “$-2$ is no more than $5$”?
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$-2 \le 5$. "No more than" means less than or equal to.
$-2 \le 5$. "No more than" means less than or equal to.
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Which elevation is higher: $-15\text{ m}$ or $-40\text{ m}$ (relative to sea level $0\text{ m}$)?
Which elevation is higher: $-15\text{ m}$ or $-40\text{ m}$ (relative to sea level $0\text{ m}$)?
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$-15\text{ m}$. $-15$ is closer to sea level than $-40$.
$-15\text{ m}$. $-15$ is closer to sea level than $-40$.
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What does the inequality $-3 < -1$ mean in terms of position on a number line?
What does the inequality $-3 < -1$ mean in terms of position on a number line?
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$-3$ is to the left of $-1$. On a number line, smaller numbers are positioned to the left of larger numbers.
$-3$ is to the left of $-1$. On a number line, smaller numbers are positioned to the left of larger numbers.
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What does the inequality $4.2 > -0.5$ mean in a real-world comparison?
What does the inequality $4.2 > -0.5$ mean in a real-world comparison?
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$4.2$ represents a greater value than $-0.5$. Positive numbers are always greater than negative numbers.
$4.2$ represents a greater value than $-0.5$. Positive numbers are always greater than negative numbers.
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Which symbol makes this statement true: $-7 \square -9$ if $-7$ is greater than $-9$?
Which symbol makes this statement true: $-7 \square -9$ if $-7$ is greater than $-9$?
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$>$. Since $-7$ is closer to zero than $-9$, it's the larger value.
$>$. Since $-7$ is closer to zero than $-9$, it's the larger value.
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Which symbol makes this statement true: $\frac{1}{4} \square \frac{3}{8}$?
Which symbol makes this statement true: $\frac{1}{4} \square \frac{3}{8}$?
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$<$. $\frac{1}{4} = 0.25$ and $\frac{3}{8} = 0.375$, so $\frac{1}{4}$ is smaller.
$<$. $\frac{1}{4} = 0.25$ and $\frac{3}{8} = 0.375$, so $\frac{1}{4}$ is smaller.
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Which number is greater: $-2.6$ or $-2.06$?
Which number is greater: $-2.6$ or $-2.06$?
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$-2.06$. For negative numbers, the one closer to zero is greater.
$-2.06$. For negative numbers, the one closer to zero is greater.
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