Question

Which statement is the correct interpretation of the inequality –5 > –6? (1 point)

Select one:
a. On a number line, −5 is located to the left of 0 and –6 is located to the right of 0.
b. On a number line, −5 is located to the right of 0 and –6 is located to the left of 0.
c. On a number line, −5 is located to the left of –6.
d. On a number line, −5 is located to the right of –6.

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: OPTION D.

Explanation:

The symbol of the inequality ">" means "greater than". Then, -5 is greater than -6.

If a negative number -a is greater than other negative number -b , then the distance between -a and zero is shorter than the distance between -b and zero.

You can see in the number line attached that -5 is closer to 0 than -6. Therefore, -5 is located to the right of -6.