Question

plot -4 and 9 on the number line below. then answer the parts below. (a) choose the correct statement. -4 is located to the left of 9. -4 is located to the right of 9. (b) use <, >, or = to complete the statement. -4 9

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze number line positions

On a number line, smaller numbers are to the left of larger numbers. -4 is negative, 9 is positive, so -4 < 9. Thus, -4 is left of 9.

Step2: Compare -4 and 9

Since -4 is less than 9, the symbol is \( < \).

Answer:

(a) -4 is located to the left of 9.
(b) \( -4 < 9 \)