Question

Which of the following numbers would be to

the left of the number -1 on a number line?
8
4
0
-0.5
-4

Answer 1

-4

Explanation:

Numbers decrease on a number line as you go left. So, to find a number to the left of -1, you need to find a number that is smaller. Since negative numbers decrease in value as they get further from 0, -4 must be smaller than -1. All other values listed will be to the right of -1.