Question

Which comparison statement is true?

Option a) -3 < -2
Option b) -1 < -1
Option c) -1 < -2
Option d) -2 > -2

Answer 1

Among the options provided for comparison statements involving negative numbers, the true comparison is Option a) -3 < -2, indicating that negative three is smaller than negative two.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks which comparison statement is true among the given options:

• Option a) -3 < -2
• Option b) -1 < -1
• Option c) -1 < -2
• Option d) -2 > -2

To determine which statement is true, we need to understand the properties of negative numbers. A number with a greater negative value is actually smaller than a number with a lesser negative value. Therefore, among the provided statements, the true comparison is Option a) -3 < -2, which indicates that negative three is less than negative two.