Which number can be inserted in the parentheses to make the statement true?
-3 1/4 > ( )
A. -3
B. 2 1/2
C. -1 1/2
D. -5 1/3
I think it'd be -5 1/3 because when you're in the negatives the smaller number (Like -3 1/4 in this case) is actually bigger. And so, I'm thinking -3 1/4 > -5 1/3 Am I correct?
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Yes, put the two on a number line. Which one is to the right ? :)
So, if it were on a number line it'd go -5 1/3, -3 1/4, 2 1/2?
Exactly and - 5 1/3 is the only one to the left of (less than) -3 1/4
-5 1/3 , -3 1/4 , -3 , -1 1/2 , 0 , + 2 1/2
-3 1/4 is greater than -5 1/3
but is less than all the others
-3 1/4 is greater than -5 1/3
but is less than all the others
you're right -5 1/3 is right.
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