Graphing a negative inequality - Free Math Tutorial

The video tutorial explains the concept of inequalities using money as an analogy. It starts with a simple comparison of positive numbers, illustrating that $10 is more than $2. The tutorial then delves into the more complex topic of negative numbers, using the example of debt to explain why owing $5 is less favorable than owing $3. The teacher emphasizes understanding the concept of owing money to grasp why negative numbers work differently than positive numbers.

Which of the following statements is true when comparing positive numbers?

• 2 is equal to 10

• 2 is greater than 10

• 10 is greater than 5

• 5 is greater than 10

What is the main challenge when dealing with negative numbers?

• They can be confusing because larger negative numbers mean less value

• They are difficult to graph

• They are always larger than positive numbers

• They are not used in inequalities

If you owe $5 today and owed $3 yesterday, which day do you have less money?

• Today

• Yesterday

• Both days are equal

• It depends on other factors

Why is -5 considered less than -3?

• Because 5 is less than 3

• Because negative numbers are always less than positive numbers

• Because -5 is closer to zero than -3

• Because owing more means having less

What analogy is used to explain the concept of negative numbers?

• Height

• Owing money

• Temperature

• Distance