Order temperatures and balances in real-world contexts
Treat temperatures and balances as positions on a number line. The warmer or greater value sits farther right. Write only what the question asks for.
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At noon it was 0 °F. At midnight it was 2 °F. Which symbol makes this true: 0 °F ___ 2 °F? Write < or >.
Answer: <
Ben's balance is $5 and Zoe's balance is −$8. Which balance is greater? Write the number only.
Answer: 5
The temperature on Monday was 9 °C and on Tuesday it was −8 °C. Which temperature was colder? Write the number only.
Answer: −8
Tip: Treat temperatures and balances as positions on a number line. The warmer or greater value sits farther right. Write only what the question asks for.
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