Representations - Draw a number line. Make sure the following numbers are on your number line: 1,472; 1,560; 1,481. Are we over thinking this problem? Are they just looking for a number line with the above number listed from least to greatest?

yes, that is it. I would start the number line at 1450 and end it at 1600

1,472

just looking for it least to greastest

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They are looking for a number line. They would like you to list them chronologically on the number line. Chronologically means to list in order of when they happened or list in order from in which they start. So, in this case they want it chronologically from least to greatest.

No, you are not overthinking it! The instructions are asking you to draw a number line with specific numbers listed from least to greatest. Here's how you can approach this:

1. Start by drawing a straight line horizontally across your paper. This will be your number line.

2. Choose a suitable scale for your number line depending on the range of numbers you need to represent. Since the numbers provided are within the thousands, you can choose a scale that allows you to evenly space out the numbers.

3. Mark the starting point of your number line and label it as the smallest number. In this case, the smallest number is 1,472.

4. Mark the remaining two numbers (1,560 and 1,481) on the number line in their respective positions according to their values. Make sure they are placed accurately relative to the smallest number.

5. Connect the marks on the number line with a straight line, indicating the sequence from least to greatest.

By following these steps, you will accurately represent the given numbers on a number line from least to greatest.