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1.Write three examples of rational numbers.

 

2.State any assumptions you can make about y and z if x < y and x < z.

 

3.Show two ways to find three rational numbers between 1/5 and 1/4.

 

4. Explain why the definition of a rational number states that b cannot be zero.

 

5.Assess Yourself. Describe two situations in which you would prefer to use decimals instead of fractions.

 

Replace each ?? with < , > , or = to make each sentence true.

6.-4 ?? 8

 

7.-5 ?? 0 - 3

 

Write the numbers in each set in order from least to greatest.

8. 2/3, 1/6, 1/2

 

9. 2.5, 3/4, -0.5, 7/8

 

10. Which is a better buy: a 6-ounce can of tuna for $1.59 or a package of 3 three-ounce cans for $2.19?

 


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