Question

Insert either < or > to make a true statement.

-0.4 ___ -0.9
Select one:
A. >
B.

Answer 1

Both of these numbers are situated to the left of the origin (x=0). The further a number lies to the left of the origin, the smaller it is deemed to be, algebraically. Thus, -0.9 is smaller than -0.4, and so

-0.4 > -0.9 is correct.

Answer 2

A, because -0.4 is greater than -0.9. Try drawing it on a number line!