Question

Mei and Dennis compare the numbers graphed on the number line below. Mei writes theinequality -9 <-3. Dennis writes the inequality -3 <-9. Which statement is true?FILE-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -10A)Mei is correct because -9 is greater than 3.B)Mei is correct because -9 is to the left of -3 onthe number line.C)Dennis is correct because 3 is less than 9.D)Dennis is correct because -3 is to the right of--9 on the number line.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

Mei statement that the inequality is -9 < -3 is True.

Mei is correct because -9 is to the left of -3 on the number line. ( first option in the picture).