Question

Copy and complete the statement using < or >.

$0\underset{¯}{\text{\hspace{0.17em}\hspace{0.17em}}?}-4$

Short answer

The complete statement is $0>-4$.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Concept of integers.

Integers include the positive and negative whole numbers including zero. An integer cannot be a decimal or fractional part with it.

The set of integers is denoted by the numbers

$\mathrm{...},-4,-3,-2,-1,0,1,2,3,4,\mathrm{...}$

Step 2. Identify the numbers.

In the number line the negative number decrease to the left of 0 and the positive numbers increase to the right of 0 on the number line.

As we move from left to right on the number line, the magnitude of the numbers increase.

Step 3. Complete the statement.

Observe that the number –4 is on the left of 0 on the number line. So, –4 must be less than 0.

Thus, the correct statement is $0>-4$.