Determine the maximum and minimum values of the following set of numbers.

3, -36/7, -1, -2/3,5/4,-5,26/9

I think the correct answer is 26/9 and -36/7

The maximum is 3. 26/9 = 2 8/9

You're right about the minimum.

thank you

To determine the maximum and minimum values of a set of numbers, you need to compare each number to find the largest and smallest values.

Here is the step-by-step process to find the maximum and minimum values of the given set:

1. Start by comparing the first two numbers: 3 and -36/7.
- The number 3 is greater than -36/7.
- So, the current maximum is 3, and the current minimum is -36/7.

2. Compare the next two numbers: -1 and -2/3.
- The number -1 is greater than -2/3.
- Update the maximum to 3 and keep the minimum as -36/7.

3. Compare the next two numbers: 5/4 and -5.
- The number 5/4 is greater than -5.
- Update the maximum to 5/4 and keep the minimum as -36/7.

4. Compare the next two numbers: 26/9 and -36/7.
- The number 26/9 is greater than -36/7.
- Update the maximum to 26/9 and keep the minimum as -36/7.

At this point, you have compared all the numbers in the set. The maximum value is 26/9, and the minimum value is -36/7.

So, your correct answer is indeed 26/9 (maximum) and -36/7 (minimum).