Question

In the inequality -9 ≤ 9, which number appears farther left on a number line and why?
A~ 9 appears farther left because 9 is smaller than -9
B~ -9 appears farther left because -9 is smaller than 9
C~ -9 appears farther left because -9 is larger than 9
D~ 9 appears farther left because 9 is larger than -9

Answer 1

Answer: B

because of the reason given. (smaller numbers are father left and larger numbers are father right on the number line).

Answer 2

Answer: A is the answer

Step-by-step explanation: since -9 is a negative is and 9 is positive, -9 will appear furthest to the left on a number line.