Ordering Real Numbers: Key Concepts and Techniques

What is the first step in ordering real numbers?

• Line up by the decimals

• Convert to decimals

• Add zero placeholders

• Order positive numbers first

Which of the following is the correct decimal conversion for the square root of 23?

• 4.8

• 5.75

• 3.14

• 4.5

When ordering numbers from least to greatest, which place value should you look at first?

• Hundredths place

• Thousands place

• Ones place

• Tenths place

What is the decimal form of 23 divided by 4?

• 5.75

• 5.29

• 5.5

• 5.55

Which number is the largest when ordering from longest to shortest?

• 5.75

• 5.29

• 5.5

• 5.55

What is the decimal form of negative 13 divided by 4?

• -0.0035

• -3.44

• -3.25

• -4

Which number is closest to zero when dealing with negative numbers?

• -3.25

• -0.0035

• -3.4

• -3.443

What is the fourth number in order from greatest to least for the given negative numbers?

• -3.25

• -3.443

• -3.4

• -4

What is the correct order of the given negative numbers from greatest to least?

• -3.25, -3.4, -0.0035, -3.443, -4

• -0.0035, -3.25, -3.443, -3.4, -4

• -3.25, -0.0035, -3.443, -3.4, -4

• -0.0035, -3.25, -3.4, -3.443, -4

What should you do if you need help understanding the material?

• Guess the answers

• Ask your teacher

• Skip the topic

• Ignore the problem