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X marks the “X-act” spot.
On the number tine above, place an X on the approximate location for each of the following numbers:
To mark: The given numbers on number line.
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The given numbers are
Concept used:
A real number line can be used to mark any real number on it. 0 is located at the middle of the number line. Left side of 0 is used to mark negative numbers, and right side of 0 is used to mark positive numbers. Each interval of consecutive natural numbers are filled with infinite rational and irrational numbers.
Let us construct a number line as shown.
The given numbers are
Now, express each rational number in decimal form.
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