Hello I need to ask a question. This is all new to me as we are just learning this in school.

Question

How would I write an inequality with -197 and -110?
I have never done this before. Can you please help me?

Answer 1

-197 < -110

Answer 2

-197<-110

Think about the number line, and where you would place those numbers. More negative always means less...

Answer 3

Hello Mr. Bobpursley and Ms. Sue are you saying that when -197 is on the number line on the negative side that it would be always less than a number that is before the number -197? Please advise.

Answer 4

Or do you mean the greater the negative number the less it is regarding the number in front of it?

Answer 5

Think of it like owing money. If you owe $197, you'll have less money than if you owe $110.

Answer 6

Hello Ms. Sue that makes sense so -197 is less than -110?

Answer 7

Yes.

Answer 8

Thank you Ms. Sue and Mr. Bobpursley :)

Answer 9

You're welcome.