Mei and Dennis compare the numbers graphed on the number line below. Mei writes the
inequality -9 <-3. Dennis writes the inequality -3 <-9. Which statement is true?
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-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1
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A)Mei is correct because -9 is greater than 3.
B)Mei is correct because -9 is to the left of -3 on
the number line.
C)Dennis is correct because 3 is less than 9.
D)Dennis is correct because -3 is to the right of
--9 on the number line.