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Which statement about -5 and 3 is true?

A. The value of -5 > 3 because -5 is located to the left of 3 on the horizontal number line

B. The value of -5 > 3 because -5 is located to the right of 3 on the horizontal number line

C. The value of -5<3 because -5 is located to the left of 3 on the horizontal number line

D. The value of -5 < 3 because -5 is located to the right of 3 on the horizontal number

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Answer:

C

Explanation:

It is C because -5 is a lesser number than 3 and is places on the left side of the number line since its a negative number.

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