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Here is a set of signed numbers: 7, -3, 1/2, -0.8, 0.8, -1/10, -2 Order the numbers from least to greatest. I put the order -1/10, -0.8, -2, -3, 0.8, 1/2, 7. Is that correct?

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Answer:

You answer is incorrect. The correct answer is -3, -2, -0.8, -1/10, 1/2, 0.8, 7.

Explanation:

-3 is the smallest and 7 is the greatest.

1/2 is 0.5, which is smaller than 0.8.

-1/10 is -0.1, which is greater than -0.8.

-2 is greater than -3.

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