Worked examples
Two examples
Example 1
Which is larger: −7 or −2?
- Picture the number line. −2 is 2 steps to the left of zero; −7 is 7 steps to the left.
- The number farther to the right is larger.
Answer: −2
Example 2
Which is larger: −3 or 1?
- Every positive number is to the right of every negative number.
Answer: 1
Where this is taught: Signed Numbers, Part 2: which is larger
The drill
Ten problems
How many:
Tap your answer to each one, then press Check my answers at the bottom.Circle your answer to each one. The answer key, with the reasoning, is on the last page.