Comparing on Number Line

2.3 < 4.6

so.....

• 2.3 is to the left of 4.6 on a horizontal number line.

• 2.3 is to the right of 4.6 on a horizontal number line.

5.75 < 6

so...

• 5.75 is to the right of 6 on a horizontal number line.

• 6 is to the right of 5.75 on a horizontal number line.

Fill in the blank with the correct sign >, < , or =
-1.8_____ 0.8

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Fill in the blank with the correct sign >, < , or =
-3.4  ________ -2.5

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Fill in the blank with the correct sign >, < , or =
1/2 _______ -1/2

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Fill in the blank with the correct sign >, < , or =
|1.47|  _______ |-1.47|

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• -5 is below -2 on a vertical number line

• -2 is below -5 on a vertical number line

-2.5 > -15.2

so...

• -15.2 is above -2.5 on a vertical number line

• -15.2 is below -2.5 on a vertical number line

0.23 > .1

so...

• 0.23 is below .1 on a vertical number line

• .1 is below 0.23 on a vertical number line

Which symbol goes between these two numbers ? 0.39 ______ 0.399

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