Question

Write an inequality comparing the rational numbers -3/4 and -2.

Using complete sentences, explain what your inequality means about the position of the two numbers on the number line.

Answer 1

-2 < -3/4. Another way in which to do this would be to use the LCD:

-8/4 < -3/4.

Even though 8 has a larger magnitude than does 3, -8/4 is smaller than -3/4. On the number line, -8/4 (or -2) is to the left of -3/4.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Explanation:

-2 < -3/4. Another way in which to do this would be to use the LCD:

-8/4 < -3/4.

Even though 8 has a larger magnitude than does 3, -8/4 is smaller than -3/4. On the number line, -8/4 (or -2) is to the left of -3/4.