Question

Which sequence shows the numbers in order from least to greatest?

a) 5.745 x 10^2 < -58.6 < 5.745
b) 5.745 x 10^2 > 5.745 > |-58.6|
c) |-54.21 < -58.61 < 5.745 x 10^2
d) 5.745 > |-58.6) > 5.745 x 10^2

Answer 1

The sequence that shows the numbers in order from least to greatest is |-54.21 < -58.61 < 5.745 x 10^2.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sequence that shows the numbers in order from least to greatest is option C) |-54.21 < -58.61 < 5.745 x 10^2.

In this sequence, we can compare the numbers directly without converting them to scientific notation. |-54.21 is the smallest number, followed by -58.61, and then 5.745 x 10^2 represents a higher value.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C) |-54.21 < -58.61 < 5.745 x 10^2.