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Which of the following shows the correct order for -1 2/5 , (-1)2 , -1.4 , and (1/2)2?

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The order of these numbers from smallest to largest is:

(-1)2, -1 2/5, -1.4, (1/2)2


-1 2/5 and -1.4 are technically the same, though.
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