Question

topic: rational and real numbers
progress:
the movement of the progress bar may be uneven because questions can be worth more or less (including zero) depending on your
which of the following numbers is shown plotted on the number line?
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$\boldsymbol{-dfrac{15}{7}}$
$\boldsymbol{-4dfrac{3}{8}}$
$\boldsymbol{-2dfrac{7}{8}}$
$\boldsymbol{2dfrac{7}{8}}$
$\boldsymbol{4.6}$

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the number line position

The dot is between -3 and -2, closer to -3.

Step2: Convert options to decimals

-15/7 ≈ -2.14, -4 3/8 = -4.375, -2 7/8 = -2.875, 2 7/8 = 2.875, 4.6=4.6.

Step3: Match the decimal

-2.875 is between -3 and -2, matching the dot's position.

Answer:

-2 7/8