Plot the rational numbers on the number line. Make sure to drag the dot along with the number, to the correct place on the number line.
-2 1/2,1.25,-0.25
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/vjkjE1U.png" alt="number line with -2 1/2, 1.25, and -0.25 marked">
To plot the rational numbers -2 1/2, 1.25, and -0.25 on the number line, follow these steps:
1. Draw a horizontal line. This will represent the number line.
2. Mark the origin (0) in the middle of the line.
3. Now, let's plot the first number, -2 1/2:
- Start from the origin (0) and move to the left by 2 units.
- Then, move half the distance between 0 and the previous point (1 unit).
- Place a dot at this point, representing -2 1/2.
4. Next, let's plot the second number, 1.25:
- Start from the origin (0) and move to the right by 1 unit.
- Then, move a quarter of the distance between 0 and the previous point (0.25 units).
- Place a dot at this point, representing 1.25.
5. Lastly, let's plot the third number, -0.25:
- Start from the origin (0) and move to the left by 1 unit.
- Then, move a quarter of the distance between 0 and the previous point (0.25 units).
- Place a dot at this point, representing -0.25.
Your number line should now have dots plotted at -2 1/2, 1.25, and -0.25.