RC 1 Station 2: Number Line Skills Quiz

On a number line, the integer -3 is located (a)   relative to the integer 2.

• To the right

• To the left

• At the same point

• Cannot be determined

Answer explanation

The integer -3 is located to the left relative to the integer 2 on a number line, as negative integers are to the left of positive integers.

• Between 0 and 1, closer to 1

• Between 1 and 2, closer to 1

• Between -1 and 0, closer to 0

• Exactly at 1

Answer explanation

The rational number 3/4 lies between 0 and 1 on a number line, closer to 1. Therefore, the correct choice is Between 0 and 1, closer to 1.

• 0

Which of the following is a rational number?

A rational number is a number expressed in the form of a ratio

Answer explanation

The rational number is expressed as a ratio. Among the choices, only \(\frac{5}{6}\) is in the form of a ratio, making it the correct answer.

On a number line, which integer is immediately to the left of the integer 0?​ (a)  

• -1

• 0

• -0

• -4

• 1

• 2

Answer explanation

The integer immediately to the left of 0 on a number line is -1, as it comes before 0 in the negative direction.

If you were to place the numbers -2, -1, 0, 1, and 2 on a number line, which number would be in the middle?

• -2

• -1

• 0

• 1

Answer explanation

The number 0 would be in the middle as it is equidistant from -1 and 1 on the number line.

Order the following integers on a number line from greatest to least: -3, 4, -1, 2.

• 4, 2, -1, -3

• -3, -1, 2, 4

• 2, 4, -1, -3

• -1, -3, 2, 4

Answer explanation

The correct order from greatest to least is 4, 2, -1, -3. Therefore, the correct answer choice is 4, 2, -1, -3.

Which of the following sets of rational numbers is ordered correctly from least to greatest?

Answer explanation

The correct order is from least to greatest: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4. Therefore, the correct set is 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4.

• You

• Your friend

• Both have the same amount

• Cannot be determined

Answer explanation

You have more pizza because 3/4 is greater than 2/3 when comparing fractions of the same size.

Which of the following numbers is the smallest?

Answer explanation

The smallest number is -3/4 because negative numbers are smaller than positive numbers, and the absolute value of -3/4 is smaller than the other options.