Use the number line below to help you determine which of the following expressions is true.
5.04
5.4
5.520
5.71
5.26
-+
5.3
5.0
5.1
5.2
5.4
+
5.6
5.5
5.7
5.8
5.9
6.0
O 5.26 > 5.4
O 5.04 < 5.4
O 5.4 = 5.04
O 5.520 < 5.26
The pointed end of the < symbol points to the smaller (lesser) number or expression. Here, the number 5.04 is less than 5.4, so the appropriate choice is ...
