Question

first plot -2 and 9 on the number line below. then answer the parts below. (a) choose the correct statement. -2 is located to the left of 9. -2 is located to the right of 9. (b) use <, >, or = to complete the statement. -2 \\(\square\\) 9

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Number Line Order

On a number line, numbers increase from left to right. So smaller numbers are to the left of larger numbers.

Step2: Compare -2 and 9

Since \(-2 < 9\), \(-2\) is smaller than \(9\). Thus, \(-2\) is located to the left of \(9\). For part (b), we use the less - than symbol (\(<\)) because \(-2\) is less than \(9\).

Answer:

(a) \(-2\) is located to the left of \(9\).
(b) \(-2 < 9\)