Question

Write the inequality statement for: -2.5 and -0.75
-2.5 > -0.75 -2.5 < -0.75
0.75 < -2.5 -2.5 > 0.75

Answer 1

Basic principle -(larger #) < -(smaller #)

Answer 2

Draw out a number line and plot the points -2.5 and -0.75

Which value is on the left? Which one is on the right?

Answer 3

-2.5 < -0.75?

Answer 4

That is correct.

The number -2.5 is on the left of -0.75, so -2.5 is smaller

Therefore, -2.5 < -0.75

Answer 5

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