Question

10 points

e following numbers are placed on a number line. Which of the following best
sents point A?
B.D
to
-2
-1
7
H. 2.
7
G. -1-
1
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Answer 1

G

Explanation:

really look at the position of point A on the number line.

it is a little bit to the right of -2, but clearly to the left of -1 and especially 0.

so, A must be negative.

that eliminates already H and J.

remember, that e.g. -2 < -1.

so, seemingly "adding" something to the description of a value of a negative number makes that negative number even smaller.

-1 7/8 is for example NOT the same as -1 + 7/8.

it is the same as

-1 - 7/8 = -1 7/8

so, -1 7/8 is indeed smaller than -1.

but it is still larger than -2 (e.g -1 8/8 = -2).

therefore, only G makes sense.