Question

graph $-\frac{1}{2}$ on the number line.
-2 -1 0 1 2

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the number line intervals

The number line has marks at -2, -1, 0, 1, 2. The interval between -1 and 0 (and other adjacent integers) is divided into two equal parts (since we need to locate \(-\frac{1}{2}\), which is halfway between -1 and 0).

Step2: Locate \(-\frac{1}{2}\)

\(-\frac{1}{2}\) is a negative fraction, so it lies between -1 and 0. Since it's half of the distance from -1 to 0, we find the midpoint between -1 and 0. The midpoint is calculated as \(\frac{-1 + 0}{2}=-\frac{1}{2}\), so we place a dot (or mark) halfway between the -1 and 0 marks on the number line.

Answer:

The mark should be placed halfway between the \(-1\) and \(0\) marks on the number line (i.e., at the position representing \(-\frac{1}{2}\) between \(-1\) and \(0\)).