Graph and on a number line. Then copy and complete the statement with, or Example 2 Comparing Real Numbers 1 ? = SOLUTION Use a calculator to approximate the square root. Graph the decimal forms of the numbers on a number line and compare.
Example 2 Comparing Real Numbers ANSWER Because is to the right of, >
Example 3 Ordering Real Numbers Order the numbers 0.47, 0.474, 0.47, and from least to greatest = … 0.47 = … SOLUTION STEP 1 Write each decimal out to six decimal places = … = …0.23
Example 3 Ordering Real Numbers STEP 2 Write the decimals in order , , , and ANSWER From least to greatest, the order is 0.474, 0.47, 0.47, and.
Guided Practice Copy and complete the statement with, or. for Examples 2 and 3 = ? ANSWER > < < ? ANSWER < ? ?
Guided Practice for Examples 2 and 3 Order the numbers from least to greatest , and 0.525, , ,, , and ANSWER 0.52,, 0.525, , ANSWER 1.7, 1.89
Guided Practice Order the numbers from least to greatest. for Examples 2 and ,,, and ANSWER,, 1, , 1.71,, ,, 1.71, ANSWER