To order the rational numbers on a timeline, we first need to convert them into a consistent format, typically decimal form or improper fractions. Here are the numbers you've provided:
- -4.5 (which is -4.5)
- 2.25 (which is 2.25)
- -1/2 (which is -0.5)
- -2 1/2 (which as an improper fraction is -5/2 or decimal form is -2.5)
Now, let's convert the fractions for better comparison:
- -4.5
- -2.5 (from -2 1/2)
- -0.5 (from -1/2)
- 2.25
Next, we will order them from least to greatest:
- -4.5
- -2.5
- -0.5
- 2.25
Now we can drop them into their correct boxes:
Drop target 1: -4.5
Drop target 2: -2.5
Drop target 3: -0.5
Drop target 4: 2.25