City R has a temperature of - 2 °F. City S has a temperature of - 6 °F.

Use the number line shown to answer the questions:

Number line from negative 8 to positive 8 in increments of 1 is shown.

Part A: Write an inequality to compare the temperatures of the two cities.

Part B: Explain what the inequality means in relation to the positions of these numbers on the number line.

Part C: Use the number line to explain which city is warmer.

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18 August, 09:08

City R has a temperature of - 2 °F. City S has a temperature of - 6 °F.

Use the number line shown to answer the questions:

Number line from negative 8 to positive 8 in increments of 1 is shown.

Part A: Write an inequality to compare the temperatures of the two cities.

Part B: Explain what the inequality means in relation to the positions of these numbers on the number line.

Part C: Use the number line to explain which city is warmer.

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Akira · Answer 1

-3 > - 7

u have to remember, with negatives, the larger number is smaller in value.

when u plot these numbers on the number line, the number that is farthest to the left is less then ... the number that is farthest to the right is greater then.

-3 is warmer because it is closer to zero then - 7.