Question

–2 is to the left of –5 on the number line.

Options

• True

• False

Answer 1

This statement is False.

Explanation:

Firstly, we draw a number line and mark some points at equal distance on it. Mark a point as zero on it. On moving 5 units to the left of 0, we reach on –5.

Clearly, –2 is to the right of –5.