Question 28.

State True/False

Since 5 > 3, therefore -5 > -3.

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Solution

False.

5 > 3 but -5 < -3, because -5 is to the left of -3 on the number line. As we go from left to right on the number line, the values increase. Therefore -5 is smaller than -3.

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