Real Number Ordering
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Objective
I can put real numbers, including square roots, in order from least to greatest and place them on a number line.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
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Explain why it is necessary to estimate irrational numbers before ordering a set of real numbers.
Estimate the value of √17 to the nearest tenth without using a calculator. Explain your reasoning.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Order the following real numbers from least to greatest and place them on a number line: √10, 3.5, 11/3. Order the following real numbers from least to greatest and place them on a number line: ⅚, 0.9, √0.9. Order the following real numbers from least to greatest and place them on a number line: √20, 4.1, 18/4.”
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