Descending Order

Descending order is a way of arranging numbers from the largest to the smallest. This is often helpful when comparing and analyzing numbers, as it allows us to easily identify the largest and smallest values in a set.

Example:

If we have the numbers 8, 3, 10, 5, and 2, arranging them in descending order would look like this:

1. 10
2. 8
3. 5
4. 3
5. 2

Study Guide:

Here are the steps to arrange numbers in descending order:

1. Identify the given numbers that need to be arranged.
2. Compare the numbers and identify the largest number among them.
3. Write down the largest number first.
4. Continue comparing the remaining numbers and writing down the next largest number.
5. Repeat this process until all numbers are arranged from largest to smallest.

Practice Exercise:

Arrange the following numbers in descending order: 15, 6, 22, 9, 12.

Solution:

1. 22
2. 15
3. 12
4. 9
5. 6

Now you can try to arrange the numbers in descending order on your own:

Numbers to arrange: 30, 18, 25, 12, 20.

Once you have arranged the numbers, compare your answer with the solution provided above to check your work.

Remember, arranging numbers in descending order can be a useful skill for various math problems and real-life situations.

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