Question

Which statements are true?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
–8.93 > –8.4

B.
–0.7 > –6.12

C.
7.1 > 7.24

D.
–3.2 > –3.6

Answer 1

Okay, so now we are dealing with negative numbers, so we have to be careful. Do you have any ideas as to which ones the answers might be? (Or any that you think we can eliminate.)

Answer 2

If you don't, then we will go over them one by one.

Answer 3

It is not A because, 8.4 is positive and is larger than -8.93.

Answer 4

What do you think the answers are? @Ilovecake

Answer 5

No, 8.4 is negative.

Answer 6

wait I mean nvm 8.4 is negative. sorry I read that wrong

Answer 7

But, you are still right, A. is not a valid answer to this problem.

Answer 8

So, what do you think about B.?

Answer 9

\[B.~tells~us~that~-0.7 > -6.12.~So,~is~this~a~true~statement?\]

Answer 10

yes I think

Answer 11

Think about it, when you deal with negative numbers, things are opposite. Let me give you an example.

Answer 12

I think the answers are B and

Answer 13

D

Answer 14

cause C is not bigger than 7.24

Answer 15

7.1 is less than 7.24

Answer 16

Let's say that you and I are given a question that reads:

State whether the following statements are true or false.

\[1.~-5<-2.5~~~True~or~False:\]\[2.~6.7>-6.8~~~True~or~False:\]

Can you tell me whether they are true or false?

Answer 17

Yes, D. is correct and C. is incorrect.

Answer 18

1. false 2. true

Answer 19

what about B?

Answer 20

For Number 1, both of the numbers are negative. Which means that the bigger the number, the less it is when compared. Are you sure it is false?

As for Number 2, you are correct.

Answer 21

Do you think B. is a correct or incorrect answer?

Answer 22

correct

Answer 23

I think B is a correct answer

Answer 24

I have to go now. But thank you for helping me!

Answer 25

Well, I don't think B. is a correct answer. I think D. is the only correct answer. And you are welcome. :)