Put these numbers in order from least to greatest.
-√124
-6π
-√-17
Put these numbers in order from least to greatest: -√124, -6π, -√-17.
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Verified archiveTo order the numbers from least to greatest, let’s first evaluate each one if possible:
1. -√124: This is a negative number since the square root of 124 is approximately 11.14, so -√124 is approximately -11.14.
2. -6π: The value of π is approximately 3.14, so -6π is approximately -18.84.
3. √-17: This is an imaginary number since the square root of a negative number is not a real number. Specifically, √-17 can be expressed as 4.12i (using the imaginary unit “i”).
Now, we compare the real numbers only:
– -6π (approximately -18.84) is the smallest.
– -√124 (approximately -11.14) is next.
– Since √-17 is imaginary, we typically do not compare it in this ranking of real numbers.
Thus, the order from least to greatest is:
-6π, -√124, √-17 (as imaginary).
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