Question

Express the relation between the following numbers with the help of the less than or greater than inequalities. Also, verify it :

$-11$ and $-9$

Answer 1

Step 1: Express the relation between the numbers

Given numbers are $-11$ and $-9$

$-11$ is always lesser than $-9$

Hence, use the less than symbol between the numbers :

$-11<-9$

Step 2: Verify the relation

Verification: $-9-\left(-11\right)=-9+11$

$=2$

Hence, the relation between the given numbers is $-11<-9$