Question

Put the following numbers in order from least to greatest
1/2, -2, √5, -7/4, -24

Answer 1

-24 < -2 < -7/4 < 1/2 < √5

Explanation:

1. Negative integers are always less than 0 and positive integers.
2. More the magnitude (numerical value) of a negative integer, lesser is that number.
3. Hence the order of negativeintegers will be -24 < -2 < -7/4.
4. 1/2 is 0.5 and root 5 is around 2.236. Hence, 1/2 < √5. The final order is -24 < -2 < -7/4 < 1/2 < √5