as a statement about the relative position of −2
and 1 on a number line.(1 point)
Responses
−2
is 3 units to the left of 1.
negative 2 is 3 units to the left of 1.
−2
and 1 are both to the left of 0.
negative 2 and 1 are both to the left of 0.
−2
is 12 units to the right of 1.
negative 2 is 12 units to the right of 1.
−2
is 3 units to the right of 1.
1 answer
The correct interpretation of the inequality \(-2 < 1\) as a statement about the relative position of \(-2\) and \(1\) on a number line is:
−2 is 3 units to the left of 1.
This indicates that when you start at \(1\) on the number line and move 3 units to the left, you will reach \(-2\).
