Question

Can you redo this, but 5/12 is a fraction? Is this too much for you?
### Step 1: Calculate \( \sqrt{28} \)

The expression \( \sqrt{28} \) means "the square root of 28." We can simplify this by breaking down the number:

- **Factoring 28**: We can factor 28 as \( 4 \times 7 \).
- **Applying the Square Root**: The property of square roots states that \( \sqrt{a \times b} = \sqrt{a} \times \sqrt{b} \). So:
\[
\sqrt{28} = \sqrt{4 \times 7} = \sqrt{4} \times \sqrt{7}
\]
- **Calculating the Square Roots**:
- \( \sqrt{4} = 2 \)
- \( \sqrt{7} \) is approximately \( 2.64575 \) (you can find this using a calculator).

Therefore:
\[
\sqrt{28} = 2 \times \sqrt{7} \approx 2 \times 2.64575 \approx 5.29150
\]

For simplicity, we round this to:
\[
\sqrt{28} \approx 5.29
\]

### Step 2: Understanding the Second Value, \( 5.5 \)

The notation \( 5.5¯¯¯ \) means that it is simply \( 5.5 \) (there’s no special operation here). Therefore:
\[
5.5 = 5.5
\]

### Step 3: Identifying the Next Values

For the other values provided:

3. **234**: This value is straightforward:
\[
234 = 234
\]

4. **512**: Similarly, this is:
\[
512 = 512
\]

### Step 4: List the Values for Comparison

Now we have all the values we need, which are approximately:
- \( \sqrt{28} \approx 5.29 \)
- \( 5.5 = 5.5 \)
- \( 234 = 234 \)
- \( 512 = 512 \)

### Step 5: Compare the Values

Now let’s compare the calculated approximate values:

- We start with \( \sqrt{28} \approx 5.29 \).
- Next, compare it to \( 5.5 \):
\[
5.29 < 5.5
\]

- Then compare \( 5.5 \) to \( 234 \):
\[
5.5 < 234
\]

- Finally, compare \( 234 \) to \( 512 \):
\[
234 < 512
\]

### Step 6: Order from Least to Greatest

Based on these comparisons, we can now arrange the values from least to greatest:
1. \( \sqrt{28} \) (approximately 5.29)
2. \( 5.5 \)
3. \( 234 \)
4. \( 512 \)

Thus, the final order of the distances from least to greatest is:

**\( \sqrt{28}, 5.5, 234, 512 \)**.

If you need further clarification on any specific part, let me know!

Answers

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Sure! Let's redo the calculation and discussion, treating \( \frac{5}{12} \) (which is a fraction) as a separate value.

### Step 1: Calculate \( \sqrt{28} \)

The expression \( \sqrt{28} \) means "the square root of 28." We can simplify this by breaking down the number:

- **Factoring 28**: We can factor 28 as \( 4 \times 7 \).
- **Applying the Square Root**: Using the property of square roots, we have:
\[
\sqrt{28} = \sqrt{4 \times 7} = \sqrt{4} \times \sqrt{7}
\]
- **Calculating the Square Roots**:
- \( \sqrt{4} = 2 \)
- \( \sqrt{7} \) is approximately \( 2.64575 \) (you can find this using a calculator).

Thus:
\[
\sqrt{28} = 2 \times \sqrt{7} \approx 2 \times 2.64575 \approx 5.29150
\]

For simplicity, we round this to:
\[
\sqrt{28} \approx 5.29
\]

### Step 2: Understanding the Second Value, \( \frac{5}{12} \)

The fraction \( \frac{5}{12} \) represents the number 5 divided by 12. We can also convert it into decimal form for comparison:
\[
\frac{5}{12} \approx 0.41667
\]

### Step 3: Identifying the Next Values

For the additional values provided:

3. **234**: This value is straightforward:
\[
234 = 234
\]

4. **512**: Similarly, this is:
\[
512 = 512
\]

### Step 4: List the Values for Comparison

Now we have all the values we need, which are approximately:
- \( \sqrt{28} \approx 5.29 \)
- \( \frac{5}{12} \approx 0.41667 \)
- \( 234 = 234 \)
- \( 512 = 512 \)

### Step 5: Compare the Values

Now let’s compare the calculated approximate values:

1. **Compare \( \frac{5}{12} \) and \( \sqrt{28} \)**:
\[
0.41667 < 5.29
\]

2. **Next, compare \( \sqrt{28} \) and \( 234 \)**:
\[
5.29 < 234
\]

3. **Then compare \( 234 \) and \( 512 \)**:
\[
234 < 512
\]

### Step 6: Order from Least to Greatest

Based on these comparisons, we can now arrange the values from least to greatest:
1. \( \frac{5}{12} \) (approximately 0.41667)
2. \( \sqrt{28} \) (approximately 5.29)
3. \( 234 \)
4. \( 512 \)

Thus, the final order of the values from least to greatest is:

**\( \frac{5}{12}, \sqrt{28}, 234, 512 \)**.

If you have any questions or need further clarification on any specific part, feel free to ask!