Question

Graph the numbers on a number line. Then write two inequalities that compare the two numbers. $$-2.8 \text { and } 3.7$$

Short answer

The two inequalities comparing -2.8 and 3.7 are \( -2.8 < 3.7 \) and \( 3.7 > -2.8 \).

Step-by-step solution

Identify the Numbers

The numbers to be plotted on the number line are -2.8 and 3.7.

Plot the Numbers on the Number Line

Draw a number line. On this line, -2.8 is placed to the left because it is smaller, and 3.7 is placed to the right because it is larger.

Write Inequalities

Notice that -2.8 is less than 3.7 and 3.7 is greater than -2.8. So the two inequalities are \( -2.8 < 3.7 \) and \( 3.7 > -2.8 \).