2.4 Test Prep

The average growth of a lobolly pine is 30 inches per year. The table shows the difference between the average yearly growth and the actual yearly growth for four trees. Which lists the numbers in order from GREATEST to LEAST?

• -6 3/4, -6.6, -6.85, -6 7/8
• -6.6, -6 3/4, -6 7/8, -6.85
• -6 3/4, -6.6, -6 7/8, -6.85
• -6.6, -6 3/4, -6.85, -6 7/8

Write the following elevations as an integer:

9 meters below sea level: ​ (a)  

7 meters above sea level​ (b)  

4 meters above sea level ​ (c)  

• -9
• 9
• 7
• -7
• 4
• -4

Order the following from least to greatest

-9, -15, 4, 7, -7

• -9

• -15

• -7

• 4

• 7

Complete the inequality with the correct comparison symbol. -4____l-4l

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• >
• =

What is the absolute value of -15?

What is the absolute value of -7?

What is the absolute value of 3?