Question

For the following statements, write True (T) or False (F). If the statement is false, correct the statement.
(a) - 8 is to the right of - 10 on a number line.
(b) - 100 is to the right of - 50 on a number line.
(c) Smallest negative integer is - 1.
(d) - 26 is greater than - 25.

Answer 1

(a) True (-8 > -10)
(b) False (-50 is greater than -100. Hence, -100 lies to the left of -50 on the number line.)
(c) False (-1 is the greater negative integer)
(d) False (-26 is smaller than -25)