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How Do You Graph a Set on a Number Line?

Graph this set of numbers on a number line: {-4, -2, 1, 2}

Summary

  1. Draw out a number line
  2. Label the number line using integers from -5 to 4
  3. Integers are whole numbers, like -5, -4, -3, and so on
  4. Identify each number in the set with an arrow: -4, -2, 1, and 2
  5. Put a dot at each number in the set to complete the graph

Notes

    1. An integer is a whole number that can be negative, positive, or 0
    2. Starting at -5, the integers would be -5, -4, -3, and so on until we get to 4
    1. The numbers in our set are -4, -2, 1, and 2
    1. On a number line, elements of a set are represented by dots
    2. So put dots at -4, -2, 1, and 2