A number line going from negative 3 to positive 3 in increments of 1.

Question

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