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Which statement is the correct interpretation of the inequality −4 > −5?

On a number line, −4 is located to the left of 0 and −5 is located to the right of 0.

On a number line, −4 is located to the right of 0 and −5 is located to the left of 0.

On a number line, −4 is located to the right of −5.

On a number line, −4 is located to the left of −5.

User Heeen
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Answer:

On a number line, -4 is located to the right of 5!

Explanation:

It is closer to the 0 therefore it is greater than 5 if you want more information...

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if you were to right a number line leading up to -8 - -7 - -6 etc..

then you would see and understand the value better! :D

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User Harsh Phoujdar
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Answer:

  • On a number line, −4 is located to the right of −5

Explanation:

We know that numbers increase from left to right on the number line.

- 4 > - 5 means:

  • - 4 is greater than -5 and therefore is located to the right of -5

Correct choice is:

  • On a number line, −4 is located to the right of −5
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