Which of the followings statements is true and why
A,-7.4>-7.39
B,-5.25>-5.3
C,4.5<-6
D,0<-6.32
mark each pair on a number line.
> means "to the right of"
< means "to the left of"
Imagine the x-axis. When something is less negative than something else, it is bigger than that thing.
bigger side > smaller side
smaller side < bigger side
To determine which of the following statements is true, we need to compare the numbers provided and check if the inequality signs are correct.
A. -7.4 > -7.39: This statement is true because -7.4 is greater than -7.39. The number to the left of the inequality sign (-7.4) is larger than the number on the right (-7.39).
B. -5.25 > -5.3: This statement is false because -5.25 is not greater than -5.3. The number to the left of the inequality sign (-5.25) is smaller than the number on the right (-5.3).
C. 4.5 < -6: This statement is false because 4.5 is not less than -6. The number to the left of the inequality sign (4.5) is greater than the number on the right (-6).
D. 0 < -6.32: This statement is true because 0 is less than -6.32. The number to the left of the inequality sign (0) is smaller than the number on the right (-6.32).
Therefore, the true statement is A, -7.4 > -7.39, and the reason is that -7.4 is larger (greater) than -7.39.