Question

Copy and complete the statement using < or >.

$-8\underset{¯}{\text{\hspace{0.17em}\hspace{0.17em}}?}3$

Short answer

The complete statement is $-8<3$.

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 –8 is to the left of 0 on the number line while 3 is on the right side of the 0. So, 3 must be greater than –8.

So, the correct statement is $-8<3$.