Question

Which statement is the correct interpretation of the inequality –2 > –8?

On a number line, −2 is located to the right of –8.
On a number line, −2 is located to the left of –8.
On a number line, −2 is located to the left of 0 and –8 is located to the right of 0.
On a number line, −2 is located to the right of 0 and –8 is located to the left of 0.

Answer 1

the correct interpretation of the inequality –2 > –8 is On a number line, −2 is located to the right of –8.