Question

first plot -12 and 6 on the number line below. then answer the parts below. (a) choose the correct statement. -12 is located to the left of 6. -12 is located to the right of 6. (b) use <, >, or = to complete the statement. -12 \boxed{} 6

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze number line positions

On a number line, negative numbers are to the left of positive numbers. -12 is negative, 6 is positive. So -12 is left of 6.

Step2: Compare -12 and 6

Negative numbers are less than positive numbers. So -12 < 6.

Answer:

(a) -12 is located to the left of 6.
(b) -12 < 6