document.write( "Question 541801: When writing down a function and a domain, do the numbers in the set HAVE to be written in a certain order? Should they necessarily be written in order as on the number line? Ex: neg3, neg1, 3, 5
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Algebra.Com's Answer #354289 by Theo(13342) $\"\"$ $\"About$

You can put this solution on YOUR website!
it makes them easier to see.
\n" ); document.write( "check with your instructor to see what your instructor requires.
\n" ); document.write( "it's still the right or wrong answer regardless of the order in which it is presented.
\n" ); document.write( "if you are doing online classes and entering into the computer, then it is the computer rules that need to be followed.
\n" ); document.write( "generally speaking, they are presented in order but i don't believe that's a hard and fast rule that's applied everywhere.
\n" ); document.write( "i have seen presentations online that sometimes show them in order and sometimes don't.
\n" ); document.write( "i have also seen tutorials online that sometimes show them in order and sometimes don't.
\n" ); document.write( "it's a good idea to try to do so.
\n" ); document.write( "it does make it easier to read them.
\n" ); document.write( "once again though, it's really up to your instructor and what he or she expects.\r
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