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Write each number in the appropriate box to show its placement along the number line.

\begin{tabular}{|c|c|}
\hline
0.21 & [tex]$\frac{3}{11}$[/tex] \\
\hline
[tex]$-\frac{13}{6}$[/tex] & 2.375 \\
\hline
-1.62 & [tex]$2 \frac{2}{9}$[/tex] \\
\hline
[tex]$\frac{5}{3}$[/tex] & -1.26 \\
\hline
\end{tabular}


Sagot :

Sure! Let's go through the placement of each number on the number line step-by-step. We'll compare their values to understand their order:

1. [tex]\(-\frac{13}{6}\)[/tex]:
- This value is a negative fraction. Calculating it, [tex]\(-\frac{13}{6} \approx -2.1667\)[/tex].
- This is the smallest number in our list.

2. -1.62:
- This is straightforward. It is already in decimal form and it is the next smallest number after [tex]\(-\frac{13}{6}\)[/tex].

3. -1.26:
- Another negative value, but closer to zero as compared to -1.62.

4. 0.21:
- A positive decimal. This places it to the right of zero, and it is the smallest positive number in this list.

5. [tex]\(\frac{3}{11}\)[/tex]:
- Convert this fraction to a decimal, [tex]\(\frac{3}{11} \approx 0.2727\)[/tex].
- This is slightly larger than 0.21.

6. [tex]\(\frac{5}{3}\)[/tex]:
- Convert this fraction to a decimal, [tex]\(\frac{5}{3} \approx 1.6667\)[/tex].
- This is the next largest value past [tex]\(\frac{3}{11}\)[/tex].

7. 2 [tex]\(\frac{2}{9}\)[/tex]:
- Convert this mixed number to a decimal, [tex]\(2 + \frac{2}{9} \approx 2.2222\)[/tex].
- This places it just before 2.375.

8. 2.375:
- This is straightforward as it is already in decimal form and is the largest number in our list.

Placing these along the number line from smallest to largest, we get:

1. [tex]\(-\frac{13}{6}\)[/tex] (approximately -2.1667)
2. -1.62
3. -1.26
4. 0.21
5. [tex]\(\frac{3}{11}\)[/tex] (approximately 0.2727)
6. [tex]\(\frac{5}{3}\)[/tex] (approximately 1.6667)
7. [tex]\(2 \(\frac{2}{9}\)[/tex]\) (approximately 2.2222)
8. 2.375

So, the placement of each number on the number line is as follows:

[tex]\[ \begin{aligned} &\begin{array}{|c|c||c|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline \text{Number} & \text{Position on Number Line} & & -1.26 & 0.21 & \frac{3}{11} & \frac{5}{3} & 2 \frac{2}{9} & 2.375 \\ \hline -\frac{13}{6} & \text{Smallest} & -\frac{13}{6} & -1.62 & & & & & \\ -1.62 & & & & & & & & \\ -1.26 & & & & & & & & \\ 0.21 & & & & & & & & \\ \frac{3}{11} & & & & & & & & \\ \frac{5}{3} & & & & & & & & \\ 2 \frac{2}{9} & & & & & & & & \\ 2.375 & \text{Largest} & & & & & & & \\ \hline \end{array} \][/tex]