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Comparing Real Numbers

A Grade 7 math worksheet focusing on comparing and ordering real numbers, including rational and irrational numbers, using number lines and inequality symbols.

Grade 7 Math Number SenseComparing Real Numbers
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.NS.A.2.CCCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.NS.A.3

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Comparing Real Numbers

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. Show your work where necessary.

1. Which of the following numbers is the greatest?

a

-5

b

0

c

-10

d

2

2. Which symbol correctly compares 1/2 and 0.4?

a

<

b

>

c

=

d

≠

3. On a number line, numbers to the right are always   than numbers to the left.

4. The absolute value of a number represents its   from zero.

5. All integers are also real numbers.

T

True

F

False

6. The number π (pi) is a rational number.

T

True

F

False

7. Order the following numbers from least to greatest: -3, 1/4, -0.5, 2, √9.

8. Plot the numbers -2.5, 0, 1.75, and -1 on the number line below. Label each point.

-3-2-1012

9. Explain the difference between rational and irrational numbers. Give an example of each.