t or f

−2
is greater than −2 1/2
.

1 answer

True.

\(-2\) is greater than \(-2 \frac{1}{2}\) (which is equivalent to \(-2.5\)). Since \(-2\) is to the right of \(-2.5\) on the number line, it is greater than \(-2 \frac{1}{2}\).