To order the numbers from greatest to least, we first need to evaluate the mathematical expressions and arrange all the numbers:
- 16 - already a whole number.
- 7 - already a whole number.
- 3² = 9 - this is 3 squared.
- 2³ = 8 - this is 2 cubed.
- -2 - already a negative number.
- -5 - already a negative number.
Now we list these evaluated numbers:
- 16
- 7
- 9
- 8
- -2
- -5
Next, we arrange these numbers from greatest to least:
- 16
- 9 (which is 3²)
- 8 (which is 2³)
- 7
- -2
- -5
The ordered list from greatest to least is:
- 16
- 9
- 8
- 7
- -2
- -5