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Comparison of Integers

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Question

A number $x$ lies to the right of zero on the number line and a number $y$ lies to the left of zero. Which of the following is true?

$x < y$

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$y < x$

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$x = y$

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Solution

The correct option is B
$y < x$

A number to the right of zero on the number line is a positive number.
A number to the left of zero on the number line is a negative number.

Also, we know that a negative number $<$ zero $<$ a positive number.
Thus, $y < x$ is true.

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