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Ordering a Set of Real Numbers

T.i.P.S.

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Students should use their previous knowledge of real numbers including fractions, decimals, square roots, integers, irrational numbers to convert or change them into one form, and then order them. The use of a number line may be helpful not necessary.

Example

The volume of three cylinders is shown below.
 

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List the volume in order from greatest to least and justify their thinking. 

Hint 

Possible Solution 

Resources

Click on the following links for more information. 

Order of Real Numbers

Comparing & Ordering Rational Numbers

 

TEKS

Readiness Standard

8.2 Number and operations. The student applies mathematical process standards to represent and use real numbers in a variety of forms. The student is expected to:

(D) order a set of real numbers arising from mathematical and real-world contexts

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