1. Order real numbers
8.2D Compare and order real numbers from mathematical and real-world situations.
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2. Guiding Questions
How do you compare two real numbers in different forms?
How do you order real numbers that include both rational and irrational numbers?
How do you determine the values of irrational numbers?

3. Order real numbers
Real Numbers: all positive numbers, all negative numbers, and zero. (Everything on the number line).
Example: Plot the following points on the number line… π , , –5 ,
Convert all of these to decimals to make it simple to compare. Then place them on the number line...

4. By looking at the number line, the correct order is as follows:
Example: Place the following numbers in the correct order... π , , –9.7 ,
Convert all of these to decimals to make it simple to compare. Then place them in order using inequalities...
By looking at the number line, the correct order is as follows:

5. Guiding Questions (you should be able to answer)
How do you compare two real numbers in different forms?
How do you order real numbers that include both rational and irrational numbers?
How do you determine the values of irrational numbers?