Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 1, Equations and Inequalities - 1.2 Evaluate and Simplify Algebraic Expressions - 1.2 Exercises - Quiz for Lessons 1.1-1.2 - Page 16: 2

Answer

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Work Step by Step

The numbers $-6.2$ and $-2.5$ are negative and thus fall below the $0$ point. $-6.2$ must be placed further left than $-2.5$. We know this because $-6.2<-2.5$. The numbers $\sqrt 5$ and $5.4$ are positive and thus fall above the $0$ point. In order to place $\sqrt 5$, we need to get a reasonable estimate as to its value. Plugging $\sqrt 5$ into a calculator shows that its value is about $2.24$. This would mean that $\sqrt 5$ is less than $5.4$, as its estimated value is less than $5.4$. Placing these numbers on a number line would produce the image above.
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