Rational numbers m and n are plotted on the number line below.
The number line showing numbers from -4 to 4 each divided into 4 segments has point n halfway between 0 and the first segment to the left of 0 and point m halfway between third and the fourth segment to the right of 0.
Based on the number line, which statement is true?
A.
Point n is negative and point m is positive.
B.
Point n is negative and point m is negative.
C.
Point n is positive and point m is positive.
D.
Point n is positive and point m is negative.
huh so whats the answer
Based on the description provided, point n is located halfway between 0 and the first segment to the left of 0. Since the number line extends from -4 to 4, this means point n is negative.
On the other hand, point m is located halfway between the third and fourth segments to the right of 0. Since the number line extends from -4 to 4, this means point m is positive.
Therefore, the correct answer is A. Point n is negative and point m is positive.
The statement "Number n is equal to -1" is true.
To determine which statement is true, let's follow the instructions and plot the rational numbers m and n on the number line.
First, let's locate the midpoint between 0 and the first segment to the left of 0 (which is -1). The midpoint of these two numbers is -0.5. We will mark this point as n on the number line.
Next, let's locate the midpoint between the third and fourth segments to the right of 0. The third segment is 1 and the fourth segment is 2. The midpoint of these two numbers is 1.5. We will mark this point as m on the number line.
With m and n plotted on the number line, we can now determine which statement is true.
Unfortunately, the statement A is missing, so we cannot determine which statement is true without additional information.