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22 November, 12:54

James says that since - 5 is farther from zero on a number line than - 4 is, then - 5 > - 4. Use complete sentences to explain the error in James' thinking.

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  1. 22 November, 15:47
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    -5 might be farther than - 4 for but - 4 is bigger. Because any number on the left side of the number line closer to zero is bigger.
  2. 22 November, 16:05
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    -4 is less than - 5 even though they are both on the same side of the number line. - 4 is closer to zero.
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