standard_description: Use rational approximations of irrational numbers to compare the size of irrational numbers, locate them approximately on a number line diagram, and estimate the value of expressions (e.g., p^(2)). For example, by truncating the decimal expansion of Ö2, show that Ö2 is between 1 and 2, then between 1.4 and 1.5, and explain how to continue on to get better approximations.
problem_activity: Problem 1
Point
A
is located at
$$-4.5$$
, and point
B
is
$$3.25$$
units from point
A
. Write two addition equations that could be used to determine the location of point
B
. Model this on the number line below.
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Problem 2
Find the sums.
a.
$${-3+ \left (-2 {1\over4} \right )}$$
b.
$${5.7 + (-12.2)}$$
c.
$${-9 + 3 {2\over5}}$$
d.
$${-{10\over3} + 18}$$
e.
$${-2+3+(-1)+5}$$


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