How can I place the following set of numbers in ascending order.

20,-7,5,-5,12,4,15

Start with the two negative numbers.

-7, -5 --

Then go to the smallest positive number -- and go from there.

Thank you Ms. Sue

You're welcome, PJ.

To place the set of numbers in ascending order, follow these steps:

1. Write down the set of numbers: 20, -7, 5, -5, 12, 4, 15.

2. Compare the first two numbers, 20 and -7. Since 20 is greater than -7, swap their positions. The set now becomes: -7, 20, 5, -5, 12, 4, 15.

3. Compare the next two numbers, -7 and 5. -7 is less than 5, so there is no need to swap their positions.

4. Compare 5 and -5. Since 5 is greater than -5, swap their positions. The set now becomes: -7, 5, -5, 20, 12, 4, 15.

5. Compare 5 and 20. Since 5 is less than 20, there is no need to swap.

6. Compare -5 and 20. Since -5 is less than 20, there is no need to swap.

7. Compare 20 and 12. Since 20 is greater than 12, swap their positions. The set now becomes: -7, 5, -5, 12, 20, 4, 15.

8. Compare 12 and 20. Since 12 is less than 20, there is no need to swap.

9. Compare 20 and 4. Since 20 is greater than 4, swap their positions. The set now becomes: -7, 5, -5, 12, 4, 20, 15.

10. Compare 20 and 15. Since 20 is greater than 15, swap their positions. The set finally becomes: -7, 5, -5, 12, 4, 15, 20.

Now, the numbers are in ascending order: -7, -5, 4, 5, 12, 15, 20.