Question

For a science​ project, you observe four different types of birds from the time they build their nests until the baby birds fly away. You record the distance in miles each nest is from the science​ center, using positive numbers for east and negative numbers for west. Show the location of each nest on the number line.
-2
-1
0
1
2
E
W
Center
|
Distances of Nests from Science Center
Type of Bird
Distance​ (miles)
G
negative 0.75
P
three fourths
R
1.5
S
negative 1 and one half
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Part 1
Choose the correct answer below.
A.
-2
-1
0
1
2
E
W
Center
B.
-2
-1
0
1
2
E
W
Center
|
C.
-2
-1
0
1
2
E
W
Center
|
D.
-2
-1
0
1
2
E
W
Center

Answer 1

To plot the distances of each bird's nest on a number line, let's first convert all the distances to their decimal equivalents:

1. **Type of Bird G**:
- Distance: negative 0.75 miles (or -0.75 miles)

2. **Type of Bird P**:
- Distance: three fourths of a mile (or 0.75 miles)

3. **Type of Bird R**:
- Distance: 1.5 miles (or 1.5 miles)

4. **Type of Bird S**:
- Distance: negative 1 and one half miles (or -1.5 miles)

Now let's summarize locations for each type of bird:
- Bird G: -0.75 (between -1 and -0.5)
- Bird P: 0.75 (between 0.5 and 1)
- Bird R: 1.5 (between 1 and 2)
- Bird S: -1.5 (between -2 and -1)

Given this information, the number line should look like this:

```
-2 -1 0 1 2
E W Center
| G P R
|---------|
| S
```

To choose from the provided options, all options (A through D) look to show the correct format for the number line, but without seeing the specific lines or positions clearly marked in each option, it is difficult to definitively choose one based on the information provided. Please evaluate the actual graphics to see which one correctly positions -0.75, 0.75, 1.5, and -1.5 on the number line.

If you provide more detail about how the options differ (e.g., if any show specific placements), I could help refine the selection.