IXL | Put rational numbers in order

Put these numbers in order from greatest to

least.

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Put these numbers in order from least to

greatest.

5.4

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Positive numbers are greater than 0.

Negative numbers are less than 0.

First, write all the numbers as decimals.

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5.5

You want to order the numbers from least to greatest. Since negative numbers are less than positive numbers, start with them first.

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5.5

is the only negative number in the list. It is worth the least.

Next come the positive numbers. The positive numbers, from least to greatest, are 5 and 5.4.

The numbers, written as decimals, in order from least to greatest are:

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5.5

5.4

So, the correct answer is:

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5.4

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