Rational Numbers on a Numberline
Drag each point to its proper place on the number line. Use your observations in order to answer the questions below the applet.
Andre says that is less than - because, of the two numbers, is closer to 0. Do you agree? Explain your reasoning.
Which number is greater?
Which number is farther from 0?
Which number is greater?
Which number is farther from 0?
Is the number that is farther from 0 always the greater number? Explain your reasoning.