Question

Which of these statements are true please try on this because I really need help

Answer 1

For number line, the values to the left of zero are negative numbers. Hence a and b are negative numbers. Also since a comes before b, then a > b

Let us assume a = -5 and b = -10

a * b = -5 * -10

a * b = 50

Hence a times be is a positive number not negative number making the first option INCORRECT.

Also;

a/b = -5/-10 = 1/2

Since 1/2 > 0;

This shows that a divided by b is greater than 0 is CORRECT

b/a = -10/-5 = 2

This shows that b/a > a/b since 2 > 1/2

Hence b divided a is greater than a divided by b is CORRECT

According to the options, the following are correct;

b) a divided by b is greater than 0

c) b divided a is greater than a divided by b