Question

Which positive rational number is closest to zero, seven thirds or -1 and seven eighths? Support your answer with an argument using complete sentences. I think it's -1 and seven eighths but idk...

Thanks! :)

Answer 1

i would go with what you said because \(\frac{7}{3}\) is larger than 2

Answer 2

7/3 = 2 1/3
-1 7/8
-1

now draw a number line


as you can see, it is obviously -1 that is closest to 0