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Grade 6 math · S.4 · Ordering and Absolute Value

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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  1. At noon it was 0 °F. At midnight it was 2 °F. Which symbol makes this true: 0 °F ___ 2 °F? Write < or >.

    Answer: <

  2. Ben's balance is $5 and Zoe's balance is −$8. Which balance is greater? Write the number only.

    Answer: 5

  3. 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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