Question

-5.65 ___ -5.6

Which one is correct? Greater than, less than, or equal?

A. (-5.65 > -5.6)
B. (-5.65 < -5.6)
C. (-5.65 = -5.6)

Explain btw!!!

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Answer 1

B. (-5.65 < -5.6)

Explanation:

-5.6 is considered -5.60 if you fill in the missing decimal point to create two spaces after the decimal to compare. Since both decimals are negatives, -5.6 is closer to 0 on the number line.