Question

the number line shows an unknown number, y. is y - 1 positive or negative? positive negative submit

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the number line

From the number line, we can see that \( y \) is to the left of \(-1\) (since the green dot for \( y \) is above the position of \(-1\) and the arrow is upward, but the number line has \( 0 \) below \(-1\), so \( y < - 1\)).

Step2: Evaluate \( y - 1 \)

If \( y < - 1\), then subtract \( 1 \) from both sides: \( y-1 < -1 - 1=-2\). Since \(-2\) is negative, \( y - 1\) is negative.

Answer:

negative