Question

For the following statements, write True (T) or False (F). If the statement is false, correct the statement.

(a) − 8 is to the right of − 10 on a number line.

(b) − 100 is to the right of − 50 on a number line.

(c) Smallest negative integer is − 1

(d) − 26 is greater than − 25.

Answer 1

(a) True (−8 > −10)

(b) False (−50 > −100)

−100 is to the left of −50 on a number line.

(c) False, as the greatest negative integer is −1.

(d) False, as −26 is smaller than −25.