Question

Write an inequality comparing the rational numbers - and -2.
Using complete sentences, explain what your inequality means about the position of the two numbers on the number line.

Answer 1

Answer:

• -3/4 > -2

Step-by-step explanation:

Numbers given

• -3/4 and - 2

To compare them we need to find their position on the number line

-3/4 is close to -1 and it is positioned to the right from -2 on the number line

As we know the numbers to the right are greater than those to the left

Therefore we can compare the given numbers:

• -3/4 > -2

Answer 2

Answer:

-3/4 > -2

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