Question

In the following pair, which number is to the right of the other number on the number line?

$-2$, $-7$

Answer 1

On a number line, out of any two numbers, the greater number is on the right side of the smaller number.

In the given pair $-2$, $-7$ : $-2$ is greater than $-7$.

Hence, $-2$ is to the right of $-7$ on the number line.