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MIDDLE SCHOOL

Mathematics (Grade 7)

The Number System

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The Number System: Understanding Rational Numbers

Comparing Rational Numbers

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Comparing Rational Numbers
Introduction

Comparing rational numbers allows us to determine which values are greater, less, or equal. Rational numbers include positive and negative integers, fractions, and decimals t...

Transcript

Aaliyah’s mother recorded how she spent her free time after school. She spent 0.75 hours reading, 0.70 hours playing video games, and five-fourths hours doing homework. Now, her mother wanted Aaliyah to know which activity took the most and the least time.

Because the times are written in different forms, Aaliyah decides to rewrite them in...