Question

Here is a true statement: -8.7<-8.4. Select all of the statements that are

equivalent to -8.7 <-8.4.

1 -8.7 is further to the right on the number line than -8.4.

2-8.7 is further to the left on the number line than -8.4.

3. -8.7 is less than -8.4.

Answer 1

t:

Option 3 is equivalent to the statement -8.7 <-8.4.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

2 and 3

Explanation:

n.1 isn't right because the numbers are negative so they will b on the left side not the right side

n.2 is right because the numbers are negative and -8.7 is further away from 1 and less than -8.4 so it will be further to the left

n.3 is right because -8.7 is further away from -8.4 making it less than -8.4