Question

HELP!!!!!!! Which inequality is a true statement?

Select each correct answer.


−3<−1

−3≤−1

−3>−1

−3≥−1

−3=−1

Answer 1

the first 2, -1 is greater than -3 because it's closer to zero

Answer 2

-3<-1

This is evident by looking at a number line: -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3

Towards the left side, the numbers are lower, which makes -3 smaller (or less than) -1. It is impossible for -3 to be equal to -1 or larger because they are negative numbers.

Therefore, the most reasonable answer is -3<-1.