Question

How do -11.5 and -9.5 compare? choose the correct symbol.
a: <
b: >
c: =

Answer 1

-9.5 is larger because -9.5 is closer to zero which is the midpoint in the number line. And -11.5 is away from 0 so, -9.5 is bigger

Answer 2

-11.5 < -9.5

Explanation:

The larger the negative number, the less value. So when you compare -11.5 to -9.5, -9.5 is larger in value.