Rational NumbersConcept 1: Absolute Value

Our focus for the next few days…What is absolute value? How are rational numbers represented on a number line? What are opposite numbers?

What’s an Integer?

• Definition: All positive and negative whole numbers, including zero.

Rational NumbersDefinition: The entire set of integers PLUS most fractions and decimals.

Rational Numbers

If +3 is between ____ and ____, then -3 will be between ____ and ____.

Rational Numbers

If +8 is between ____ and ____, then -8 will be between ____ and ____.

Rational Numbers

If +3.5 is between ___ and ___, then -3.5 will be between ___ and ___.

Rational Numbers

If +5 3/4 is between ___ and ___, then -5 3/4 will be between ___ and ___.

Rational NumbersGive three rational numbers that are between the integers -5 and -6

Give three rational numbers that are between the integers 0 and -1

Rational NumbersGive three examples of rational numbers and show their location.

-8 ½

-4.5

IntegersNegative Zero Positive

Money:Debt

Elevation: Sea Level

Temperature: Above Freezing

Football: Gaining Yards

1) Fill in the missing information in the table.2) Then, explain what it means for something to be negative.3) Explain what it means for something to be positive.4) Explain the significance of zero.