Ordering and Absolute Value of Rational Numbers

Use the number line to verify ordering. For absolute value problems, state the distance from 0.

Grade 6·23 problems·~35 min·Common Core Math - Grade 6·standard·6-ns-c-7

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Which number is greater: −3 or −7?

−7, because 7 > 3

They are equal

−3, because −3 is to the right of −7 on the number line

−3, because 3 < 7

Which inequality correctly compares −5 and 2?

$-5 > 2$

$-5 = 2$

$-5 < 2$

$2 < -5$

How many units from 0 is the number −8 on the number line?

$Number line from −8 to 4 with dots at −6, −1, and 3 showing their order from least to greatest$

Which correctly orders −1, −6, and 3 from least to greatest?

$3, -1, -6$

$-1, -6, 3$

$-6, -1, 3$

$-6, 3, -1$

Write an inequality using $<$ or $>$ to compare $-4$ and $-9$ . Which is greater?

The temperature in Fairbanks, AK is $-13\degree C$ . The temperature in Oslo, Norway is $-10\degree C$ .

Write an inequality comparing these temperatures.

Which city is colder?

Fairbanks, AK

Oslo, Norway

Both are equally cold.

Cannot be determined from the temperatures given.

What is $|-12|$ ?

$-12$

$0$

$12$

$144$

Evaluate: $\left|-\frac{3}{4}\right|$

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