Question

Which of following statements are true? 1. -18>5 2. -5> 0.5 3. -5>. 0 4. -5 > 5squared 5. -5> -18

Answer 1

5. -5 > -18

Explanation:

Positive numbers are greater than negative ones. Also think of the numbers on a mercury thermometer :- -5 his greater ( and warmer!) than -18.

Answer 2

A negative number is always less than a positive number.

When comparing two negative numbers, the smaller negative number is the greater value.

The answer would be 5. -5 > -18