Question

City L has a temperature of −3 °F. City M has a temperature of −7 °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. (3 points) Part B: Explain what the inequality means in relation to the positions of these numbers on the number line. (4 points) Part C: Use the number line to explain which city is warmer. (3 points)

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.