Question

Mrs.Sue how do you explane that 5.5 is to the right of 5 1/4 on the number line.:)

Answer 1

You convert them both to decimals or both to fractions.

5.5 = 5 2/4
5 1/4 = 5.25

Going from smaller to larger . . .

5 1/4 . . . 5 2/4

5.25 . . . 5.5

Answer 2

So how should I explain that?:(

Answer 3

Numbers get larger the farther to the right they are on the number line.

Answer 4

Thank you sooooooooo much!:)

Answer 5

You're soooooo very welcome. :-)