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

1 answer

Let's evaluate each statement to determine which are true.

  1. Negative 2.5 = negative 2 and one-half

    • This statement is true. Negative 2.5 is indeed equal to negative 2 and one-half.
  2. –1.5 > –0.5

    • This statement is false. On the number line, –1.5 is less than –0.5.
  3. –0.5 < 0

    • This statement is true. Negative 0.5 is less than zero.
  4. –2.5 < –2

    • This statement is true. Negative 2.5 is less than negative 2.
  5. 1 and one-half greater-than 1.5

    • This statement is false. 1 and one-half is equal to 1.5, not greater than it.

The true statements are:

  • Negative 2.5 = negative 2 and one-half
  • –0.5 < 0
  • –2.5 < –2