Question

The rational numbers $\frac{1}{2}$ and $-\frac{5}{2}$ are on the opposite sides of $0$ on the number line.
State whether the statement is true (T) or false (F).

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Step 1: Number Line

1. A number line is a pictorial representation of numbers on a straight line. It’s a reference for comparing and ordering numbers.
2. On a number line $0$ is in the middle of a number line. All positive numbers represents at the right side of the zero whereas negative numbers represents at the left side of zero on the number line.

Step 2: Rational Numbers on Number Line
$\frac{1}{2}$ is positive rational number so it is lies to the right side of $0$ on the number line.

$-\frac{5}{2}$ is negative rational number so it is lies to the left side of $0$ on the number line.

Hence, lies opposite sides of $0$.

Hence, the given statement is True.