Comparing Numbers
Use one of the inequality symbols (<, > or =) to make this statement true.
-2 ___ 6
-2 > 6
Order from least to greatest: 0, 3, −2
−2, 0, 3
What is the absolute value of −6
6
What is the name for the point that has the coordinates (0,0)?
The origin
What do we call all the positive whole numbers starting at 1?
Counting or Natural Numbers
Use one of the inequality symbols (<, > or =) to make this statement true.
45 ___ -100
45 > -100
Order from greatest to least: 1.5, −2.1, 0
1.5, 0, −2.1
Use one of the inequality symbols (<, > or =) to compare: |−18| ___ |18|
|−18| = |18|
Draw a coordinate plane and label the quadrants.
Counterclockwise from top right: I, II, III, IV
In which quadrant does the point (9,0) lie?
It is not in any quadrant because it lies on the x-axis.
Which number is smaller: −8 or −3?
−8
Order from least to greatest: −1/2, 0.25, −0.75
−0.75, −1/2, 0.25
Which number has the greater absolute value: −4 or 7
The point (−4, 6) lies in this quadrant
Quadrant II
This term describes the location of a point on a coordinate plane.
Ordered pair
Using the list of numbers below, create ONE inequality statement that compares the SMALLEST and LARGEST numbers.
3, -9, 10, -3.4, -6, 11
-9 < 11 or 11 > -9
Order from greatest to least: −3.2, −3.02, −3.12
−3.02, −3.12, −3.2
Use one of the inequality symbols (<, > or =) to compare: |−3| ___ |5|
|−3| < |5|
In which quadrant is the point (3, −2) is located?
Quadrant IV
Daily Double
Order from least to greatest: −1.2, 3/4, −0.85, 1/2, −1.02
Using the list of numbers below, create ONE inequality statement that compares the SMALLEST and LARGEST numbers.
-2.6, -7, -2.3, -8, -11, -2.9, -4
-2.3 > -11 or -11 < -2.3
Order from least to greatest: 2/3, 0.6, 0.67
0.6, 2/3, 0.67
Solve: |−8| + 2
10
In which quadrant are both the x and y coordinates negative?
Quadrant III
Use one of the inequality symbols (<, > or =) to compare: −2.5 ___ −2.05
−2.5 < −2.05