Questions: Plot the numbers -1 5/6 and 7/6 on the number line below.

Transcript text: Plot the numbers $-1 \frac{5}{6}$ and $\frac{7}{6}$ on the number line below.

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction

$-1 \frac{5}{6} = -\frac{11}{6}$

Step 2: Divide the number line into sixths

Each tick mark on the number line represents $\frac{1}{6}$.

Step 3: Plot the points

$-1 \frac{5}{6} = -\frac{11}{6}$ is located 11 tick marks to the left of 0. $\frac{7}{6}$ is located 7 tick marks to the right of 0.

Final Answer

The point for $-\frac{11}{6}$ should be placed between -2 and -1, closer to -2. The point for $\frac{7}{6}$ should be placed between 1 and 2, closer to 1.

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