R1) Have you mastered all of the objectives in the chapter so far? R2) Could you take a quiz or test on these concepts right now? 4.6 Order Relations and Order of Operations What are your objectives for Section 4.6? How can you accomplish each objective? 1 Compare Fractions • Write the defi nitions of and , and write examples in your notes. • Write the procedure for Comparing Fractions with Unlike Denominators in your own words. • Complete the given examples on your own. • Complete You Trys 1 and 2. 2 Use Exponents with Fractions • Remember that exponents indicate repeated multiplication with natural numbers and fractions. • Complete the given example on your own. • Complete You Try 3. 3 Use the Order of Operations with Fractions • Remember the order of operations and apply it to fractions. • Complete the given example on your own. • Complete You Try 4. Read the explanations, follow the examples, take notes, and complete the You Trys. 1 Compare Fractions We have learned about the size of fractions from using fi gures and number lines. For example, we can see that 3 1 is greater than by comparing the shaded portions of 4 4 the fi gures and by looking at the placement of 3 4 and 1 4 on a number line. We can say that 3 4 is greater than 1 4 or that 1 4 is less than 3 4 3 is greater than 4 1 4 3 4 (or 4) 0 1 1 4 2 4 3 is to the right of 1 . 4 4 4 . We can use order relation symbols to represent is greater than and is less than. www.mhhe.com/messersmith SECTION 4.6 Order Relations and Order of Operations 271
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