Which point on the number line most likely represent $- 2 \frac{5}{8}$ ?

On the left of

- 3

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On the right of

- 2

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Between

- 2

and

- 3

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In the middle of

- 2

and

- 3

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Solution

The correct option is C Between $- 2$ and $- 3$
$- 2 \frac{5}{8}$

$- 2 \frac{5}{8} = (- 1) 2 \frac{5}{8}$

$= - 1 \times \frac{21}{8}$

$= - 2.625$

It lies in between $- 3$ and $- 2$

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