Question

Which two consecutive integers does -75 lie between?

A) 8 and 9.
B) 9 and 10.
C) -8 and -9.
D) -9 and -10.

Answer 1

To find the two consecutive integers that -75 lies between, the answer is -8 and -9.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the two consecutive integers that -75 lies between, we need to determine the integers that are smaller and larger than -75. Since -75 is a negative number, the two consecutive integers will be negative as well. The correct answer is option C) -8 and -9. -8 is larger than -75 and -9 is smaller than -75. Therefore, -75 lies between -8 and -9.