Question

The positions of two divers from the water's surface after a dive are shown:

Jack: −35 feet
Simon: −40 feet

Which inequality explains why Jack is closer to the surface than Simon?

Answer 1

Because −35 > −40, so −35 is closer to 0 than −40

Because −35 < −40, so −35 is closer to 0 than −40

Because −35 > −40, so −35 is farther from 0 than −40

Because −35 < −40, so −35 is farther from 0 than −40

Answer 2

Okay, which ones can you eliminate?

Answer 3

c?

Answer 4

remember the number line.... yes C is one of the ones you can eliminate.

Answer 5

What is the other?

Answer 6

b?

Answer 7

Yes. Now remember is -35 closer or further away from 0 than -40?

Answer 8

closer?

Answer 9

yes, therefore, your answer is??

Answer 10

A?

Answer 11

Yes! Good job! :)

Answer 12

Thanks!