Common Core: 8th Grade Math : Compare the Size of Irrational Numbers and Place them on a Number Line: CCSS.Math.Content.8.NS.A.2

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Common Core: 8th Grade Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #31 : The Number System

Which point on the number line best represents 

1

Possible Answers:

I

K

L

J

Correct answer:

K

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we first need to know what number  represents:

We are looking for a point on the number line that is on . Based on the number line provided, point K is the best representation of 

Example Question #32 : The Number System

Which point on the number line best represents 

1

Possible Answers:

A

B

C

D

Correct answer:

C

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we first need to know what number the symbol  represents:

 

We are looking for a point on the number line that is between  and , but much closer to . Based on the number line provided, point C is the best representation of 

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