Which inequality statement describes the two numbers on a number line?

"2 and a number 9 units to the left of 2"

Answer choices

A) 9 > 2

B) 9 < 2

C) - 7 > 2

D) - 7 < 2

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Jaidyn Ayers

Mathematics

29 August, 17:52

Which inequality statement describes the two numbers on a number line?

"2 and a number 9 units to the left of 2"

Answer choices

A) 9 > 2

B) 9 < 2

C) - 7 > 2

D) - 7 < 2

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Sienna Robles · Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

2 is one number.

The second number is 9 units to the left of 2. To fins this subtract 9 from 2.

2 - 9 = - 7.

Since - 7 is to the left, it is less than 2. So the inequality is - 7 < 2.

Which inequality statement describes the two numbers on a number line?"2 and a number 9 units to the left of 2"Answer choicesA) 9 > 2B) 9 < 2C) - 7 > 2D) - 7 < 2

Which inequality statement describes the two numbers on a number line?

"2 and a number 9 units to the left of 2"

Answer choices

A) 9 > 2

B) 9 < 2

C) - 7 > 2

D) - 7 < 2