Question

Which statement describes the locations of the two numbers in the inequality fraction negative 4 over 5 < −0.4 on the number line shown?

A.) fraction negative 4 over 5 is to the right of −0.4 and to the left of 0
B.) fraction negative 4 over 5 is to the left of −0.4 and to the right of 0
C.) fraction negative 4 over 5 is to the right of −0.4 and to the right of 0
D.) fraction negative 4 over 5 is to the left of −0.4 and to the left of 0

Answer 1

negative 4 over 5 < −0.4

-4/5 < -.4

-.4 = -2/5

-4/5 < - 2/3

Answer 2

-4/5 < - 2/3

Is either of these two numbers greater than Zero?

Answer 3

Look at 0 on the attached number line.

Are the negative numbers to the left or to the right of zero?