Question

first plot -4 and 12 on the number line below. then answer the parts below. (a) choose the correct statement. -4 is located to the left of 12. -4 is located to the right of 12. (b) use <, >, or = to complete the statement. -4 12

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze number line positions

On a number line, smaller numbers are to the left of larger numbers. -4 is negative, 12 is positive, so -4 < 12. Thus, -4 is left of 12.

Step2: Compare -4 and 12

Since -4 is less than 12, we use the < symbol.

Answer:

(a) \(\boldsymbol{-4}\) is located to the left of 12.
(b) \(\boldsymbol{-4 < 12}\)