Math Problem Statement

Order each set of numbers from least to greatest. Verify your answer by graphing on a number line.

Order each set of numbers from least to greatest. Verify your answer by graphing on a number line.

Solution

Let's break down the set of numbers and convert them into decimal values for easier comparison. The given set is:

{415%,17,4.1,4.08}\{-415\%, -\sqrt{17}, -4.1, -4.08\}

Step 1: Convert each value to decimal

  1. 415%-415\%: 415%=415/100=4.15-415\% = -415/100 = -4.15

  2. 17-\sqrt{17}: 174.1231,so174.1231\sqrt{17} \approx 4.1231, \quad \text{so} \quad -\sqrt{17} \approx -4.1231

  3. 4.1-4.1: Already in decimal form, 4.1=4.1000-4.1 = -4.1000.

  4. 4.08-4.08: Already in decimal form, 4.08=4.0800-4.08 = -4.0800.

Step 2: Compare the decimal values

Now that we have all the numbers in decimal form, let's list them:

{4.15,4.1231,4.1,4.08}\{-4.15, -4.1231, -4.1, -4.08\}

From least to greatest:

4.15,4.1231,4.1,4.08-4.15, -4.1231, -4.1, -4.08

Step 3: Verify on the number line

Looking at the number line, which ranges from 4.18-4.18 to 4.08-4.08, we can plot the values:

  • 4.15-4.15 is between 4.16-4.16 and 4.14-4.14.
  • 4.1231-4.1231 (which is 17-\sqrt{17}) is between 4.12-4.12 and 4.10-4.10, slightly to the left of 4.1-4.1.
  • 4.1-4.1 is exactly on the mark at 4.1-4.1.
  • 4.08-4.08 is exactly on the mark at 4.08-4.08.

Conclusion:

The correct order from least to greatest is:

4.15,17,4.1,4.08\boxed{-4.15, -\sqrt{17}, -4.1, -4.08}

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Here are 5 related questions to expand on this:

  1. What is the square root of a number, and how is it calculated?
  2. How can you convert percentages to decimal values?
  3. What is the significance of number line intervals in plotting values?
  4. How can we compare irrational numbers like square roots to decimals?
  5. Why is it important to standardize units before comparing values?

Tip: When comparing irrational numbers like square roots, it's helpful to approximate their decimal values to make direct comparisons easier.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Percentages
Square Roots
Decimal Numbers
Number Lines

Formulas

Percentage to Decimal Conversion: x% = x/100
Square Root Approximation

Theorems

Comparison of real numbers on a number line

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9