Common Core: 8th Grade Math : The Number System

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Common Core: 8th Grade Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #7 : Compare The Size Of Irrational Numbers And Place Them On A Number Line: Ccss.Math.Content.8.Ns.A.2

Which point on the number line best represents 

 1

Possible Answers:

G

H

E

F

Correct answer:

G

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we first need to know what number  represents:

We are looking for a point on the number line that is on . Based on the number line provided, point G is the best representation of 

Example Question #8 : Compare The Size Of Irrational Numbers And Place Them On A Number Line: Ccss.Math.Content.8.Ns.A.2

Which point on the number line best represents 

 1

Possible Answers:

E

F

G

H

Correct answer:

H

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we can think of perfect squares around 

This means that  has to be between  and  on the number line, but closer to  because  is closer to  than . Based on the number line provided, point H is the best representation of 

Example Question #9 : Compare The Size Of Irrational Numbers And Place Them On A Number Line: Ccss.Math.Content.8.Ns.A.2

Which point on the number line best represents 

1

Possible Answers:

L

K

J

I

Correct answer:

I

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we can think of perfect squares around 

This means that  has to be between  and  on the number line, but closer to  because  is closer to  than . Based on the number line provided, point I is the best representation of 

Example Question #10 : Compare The Size Of Irrational Numbers And Place Them On A Number Line: Ccss.Math.Content.8.Ns.A.2

Which point on the number line best represents 

 1

Possible Answers:

K

I

L

J

Correct answer:

J

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we can think of perfect squares around 

This means that  has to be between  and  on the number line. Based on the number line provided, point J is the best representation of 

Example Question #31 : The Number System

Which point on the number line best represents 

1

Possible Answers:

I

L

J

K

Correct answer:

K

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we first need to know what number  represents:

We are looking for a point on the number line that is on . Based on the number line provided, point K is the best representation of 

Example Question #32 : The Number System

Which point on the number line best represents 

1

Possible Answers:

B

C

D

A

Correct answer:

C

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we first need to know what number the symbol  represents:

 

We are looking for a point on the number line that is between  and , but much closer to . Based on the number line provided, point C is the best representation of 

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