Question

(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 positions on number line

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

Step2: Complete the inequality

For -4 and 9, since -4 is less than 9, we use the '<' symbol.

Answer:

(a) The correct statement is " -4 is located to the left of 9." (select the first option).
(b) -4 < 9