Question

Which inequality statement describes the two numbers on a number line?

"2 and a number 9 units to the left of 2"

Answer choices
A) 9 > 2
B) 9 < 2
C) −7 > 2
D) −7 < 2

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

2 is one number.

The second number is 9 units to the left of 2. To fins this subtract 9 from 2.

2 - 9 = -7.

Since -7 is to the left, it is less than 2. So the inequality is -7 < 2.