Lesson 5 Problem-Solving Practice
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Lesson 5 Problem-Solving Practice Compare and Order Rational Numbers 1. FLORIST Paige wants to sell a certain number of roses each month. The difference between her goal and her actual sales is shown. Order the differences from least to greatest.
2. SCIENCE A scientist recorded the differences in weights of mice after a change in the diet and exercise routine. 1 ounce, The differences were: - −
2 1 ounce. 0.23 ounce, -0.4 ounce, and − 3
Month
Difference 1 -4 −
January
1 1 , -0.4, 0.23, − -−
2
February
6.8
March
5 2−
Order the differences from least to greatest.
3
2
8
April
-1.7
5 1 -4 − , -1.7, 2 − , 6.8 2
8
3. PLANTS In one week, Kateira’s plant grew 0.58 inch, Stefano’s plant grew 1 − inch, Kayla’s plant grew 0.4 inch, and 2
5 Mirenda’s plant grew −− inch. Order
4. TIMES The difference in the runners’ goals and their actual times is shown. Order the numbers from least to 1 4 greatest. -3.2, -2 − , 1−− , 1.43
5
11
5 1 , −, 0.58 0.4, −−
Runner
Difference
Sean
11 2
-3.2 4 1 −−
Lacey
10 1 -2− 5
Maura Amos 5. MOVIE Each homeroom recorded the difference in costs for making a movie from their budget. Which homeroom exceeded their budget the most?
1.43
6. PICTURES A photographer records the amount he changes his shutter speed for each photo he takes. The changes 3 1 , -− , and 1.4. Order the are -1.5, 1− 8
Homeroom
Difference
A
1 104 −
B
-56.40
C
2 104 −
D
-32.50
4
5
changes from least to greatest.
3 1 -1.5, - − , 1−, 1.4 5
8
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Lesson 5 Problem-Solving Practice Compare and Order Rational Numbers 1. FLORIST Paige wants to sell a certain number of roses each month. The difference between her goal and her actual sales is shown. Order the differences from least to greatest.
2. SCIENCE A scientist recorded the differences in weights of mice after a change in the diet and exercise routine. 1 ounce, The differences were: - −
2 1 ounce. 0.23 ounce, -0.4 ounce, and − 3
Month
Difference 1 -4 −
January
1 1 , -0.4, 0.23, − -−
2
February
6.8
March
5 2−
Order the differences from least to greatest.
3
2
8
April
-1.7
5 1 -4 − , -1.7, 2 − , 6.8 2
8
3. PLANTS In one week, Kateira’s plant grew 0.58 inch, Stefano’s plant grew 1 − inch, Kayla’s plant grew 0.4 inch, and 2
5 Mirenda’s plant grew −− inch. Order
4. TIMES The difference in the runners’ goals and their actual times is shown. Order the numbers from least to 1 4 greatest. -3.2, -2 − , 1−− , 1.43
5
11
5 1 , −, 0.58 0.4, −−
Runner
Difference
Sean
11 2
-3.2 4 1 −−
Lacey
10 1 -2− 5
Maura Amos 5. MOVIE Each homeroom recorded the difference in costs for making a movie from their budget. Which homeroom exceeded their budget the most?
1.43
6. PICTURES A photographer records the amount he changes his shutter speed for each photo he takes. The changes 3 1 , -− , and 1.4. Order the are -1.5, 1− 8
Homeroom
Difference
A
1 104 −
B
-56.40
C
2 104 −
D
-32.50
4
5
changes from least to greatest.
3 1 -1.5, - − , 1−, 1.4 5
8
5
Homeroom C 82
Course 1 • Chapter 5 Integers and the Coordinate Plane
Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission is granted to reproduce for classroom use.
the amounts from least to greatest.
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