Question

Which is a true statement?

A.

–4.28 > –3.56








B.

–4.37 < –1.63








C.
5.7 < 5.63







D.

–13.9 > 4.63

Answer 1

A)
`-4.28 \ \textgreater \ -3.56` has NO solution.

B)
`-4.37 \ \textless \ -1.63` has INFINITE solutions.

C)
`5.7 \ \textless \ 5.63` has NO solution.

D)
`-13.9 \ \textgreater \ 4.63` has NO solution.

Since option B has infinite solutions, that means that it is true and is the answer.

Answer 2

B. –4.37 < –1.63 is the true statement. -4.37 is less than -1.63

A. –4.28 > –3.56 * should be less than
C. 5.7 < 5.63 * should be greater than
D. -13.90 > 4.63 *should be less than

In dealing with negative numbers, the greater the negative number is, the lesser its value. 4.37 is a greater number than 1.63 in its positive form, however, its negative form give 4.37 a lesser value than 1.63 in its negative form.