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Which inequality statement describe the two numbers: 22 and a number 56 units to the left of 22?

a.-56 <22
b.-34 >22
c.-34 <22
d.56 >22

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The Answer is C

Explanation:

User Eulerfx
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Hello!

think of this on a number line
any number going to the left means you are subtracting
22 - 55= -34
and a negative is always less than a positive
so, your answer is c.) -34 < 22

I hope this helps, and have a nice day!
User Sandeep Kamath
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