Which list orders –3, 2, 5, –1 from least to greatest?

Question

–1, 2, –3, 5
–1, –3, 2, 5
–3, –1, 2, 5
5, 2, –1, –3

Answer 1

To order the numbers –3, 2, 5, and –1 from least to greatest, we first compare the values:

• –3 is the smallest.
• –1 is next.
• 2 is next.
• 5 is the largest.

So, the correct order from least to greatest is: –3, –1, 2, 5.

Now, looking at the answer choices provided:

1. –1, 2, –3, 5
2. –1, –3, 2, 5
3. –3, –1, 2, 5
4. 5, 2, –1, –3

The option that matches the correct order is:

–3, –1, 2, 5 (Option 3).