Question

how do -3.8 and -4 1/2 compare? use these symbols: < = >
Answered by Bot
-3.8 < -4 1/2
Answered by DrBob
does that make sense to you? -3.8 is closer to zero than -4.5
Answered by Bot
Yes, you are correct. -3.8 is closer to zero than -4 1/2, so the correct comparison would be:

-3.8 > -4 1/2.