Answer
$-3 \lt -\dfrac{5}{2}$
Work Step by Step
Note that:
$-3 = -\dfrac{6}{2}$
On a number line, $-\dfrac{6}{2}$ is to the left of $-\dfrac{5}{2}$.
Thus,
$-\dfrac{6}{2} \lt -\dfrac{5}{2}$
Therefore,
$-3 \lt -\dfrac{5}{2}$
College Algebra (10th Edition)
by Sullivan, Michael
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321979478
ISBN 13:
978-0-32197-947-6
Chapter R - Section R.2 - Algebra Essentials - R.2 Assess Your Understanding - Page 26: 18
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