Foundations of Mathematics 2

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1. Decide whether each inequality statement is true or false. Explain your

reasoning.

True/F Explain
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a. − 5> 2 false The -5 is in the negative and the 2 is in the

positive

b. 3 >− 8 true The 3 is in the positive and the -8 in the

negative

c. − 12 >− 15 true The -12 is higher because it’s low in the

negative

d. − 12. 5 >− 12 Trun The -12.5 higher because the 0.5

2. Here is a true statement: − 8. 7 <− 8. 4. Circle all of the statements that are
equivalent to − 8. 7 <− 8. 4.

A. -8.7 is further to the right on the number line than -8.4.

B. -8.7 is further to the left on the number line than -8.4.
C. -8.7 is less than -8.4.
D. -8.7 is greater than -8.4.
E. -8.4 is less than -8.7.
F. -8.4 is greater than -8.7.
3. The table shows five states and the lowest point in each state.

lowest elevation
state (feet)
California -282
Colorado 3350
Louisiana -8
New Mexico 2842
Wyoming 3099
Put the states in order by their lowest elevation, from least to greatest.
Lowest Elevation
------------------------------------------------------------------------------Highest Elevation

1.Californi 2.Louisian 3.New 4.Wyomin 5Colorado

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4. Plot each of the following numbers on the number line. Label each point with
its numeric value.