Compare (-4) and (-3.5): Selecting the Correct Inequality Symbol

Question

Fill in the corresponding sign

4?3.5 -4?-3.5

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's place the two numbers on the number line and observe which one is closer to zero:

-4-4-4-3.5-3.5-3.5-3-3-3-2.5-2.5-2.5000-2-2-2-1.5-1.5-1.5-1-1-1-0.5-0.5-0.5

Since the number -3.5 is closer to zero, it is greater:

-4 < -3.5

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