Question

A number line going from negative 3 to positive 3 in increments of 1.
Which statements are true? Check all that apply.
Negative 2.5 = negative 2 and one-half
–1.5 > –0.5
–0.5 < 0
–2.5 < –2
1 and one-half greater-than 1.5

Answer 1

Let's evaluate each statement:

1. **Negative 2.5 = negative 2 and one-half**
- **True**: Negative 2.5 is indeed equal to negative 2 and one-half.

2. **–1.5 > –0.5**
- **False**: –1.5 is less than –0.5. On the number line, –1.5 is to the left of –0.5.

3. **–0.5 < 0**
- **True**: –0.5 is indeed less than 0.

4. **–2.5 < –2**
- **True**: –2.5 is less than –2 on the number line.

5. **1 and one-half greater-than 1.5**
- **False**: "1 and one-half" is another way of expressing 1.5, so they are equal, not greater.

Based on the evaluation, the true statements are:
- Negative 2.5 = negative 2 and one-half
- –0.5 < 0
- –2.5 < –2