Question

Determine if the statements are true or false. You can use the number line to assist you.

True False
−2
is greater than −2 12
.


1.5
is less than 1
.


1
is less than −12
.


−1 12
is greater than −12
.

Answer 1

Let's evaluate each statement one by one using the number line.

1. **−2 is greater than −2 1/2.**
- On the number line, −2 is to the right of −2 1/2. Therefore, this statement is **True**.

2. **1.5 is less than 1.**
- On the number line, 1.5 is to the right of 1. Therefore, this statement is **False**.

3. **1 is less than −1/2.**
- On the number line, 1 is to the right of −1/2. Therefore, this statement is **False**.

4. **−1 1/2 is greater than −1/2.**
- On the number line, −1 1/2 is to the left of −1/2. Therefore, this statement is **False**.

To summarize:

- **−2 is greater than −2 1/2:** True
- **1.5 is less than 1:** False
- **1 is less than −1/2:** False
- **−1 1/2 is greater than −1/2:** False