Comparing Temperatures and Numbers

The video tutorial covers positive and negative numbers, focusing on inequalities and their applications. It explains how to identify which inequality doesn't belong, plot temperatures on a number line, and compare temperatures in different locations. The lesson also evaluates inequality statements and compares fractions using number lines, emphasizing the importance of understanding number positions and their implications.

Which of the following is an example of an inequality?

• 10 - 4 = 6

• 7 > 2

• 5 + 3 = 8

• 3 * 2 = 6

If Monday's temperature is 5°C and Tuesday's is -1°C, which day is colder?

• Cannot be determined

• Both are equally cold

• Tuesday

• Monday

Which temperature is warmer: -62°C or -55°C?

• Both are equally warm

• -55°C

• Cannot be determined

• -62°C

On a number line, which is farther to the left: -21 or -14?

• Cannot be determined

• Both are equally far

• -14

• -21

Which of the following is true about the number line?

• Numbers increase as you move left

• Numbers stay the same as you move

• Numbers decrease as you move right

• Numbers increase as you move right

Which is greater: 1/4 or -3/4?

• 1/4

• -3/4

• Cannot be determined

• Both are equal

Which fraction is closer to zero: 1/4 or 5/4?

• Cannot be determined

• Both are equally close

• 1/4

• 5/4

Which is farther from zero: -3/4 or 5/8?

• -3/4

• 5/8

• Cannot be determined

• Both are equally far

If a number is farther from zero, is it always greater?

• Yes, always

• No, not always

• Only for positive numbers

• Only for negative numbers

Which of the following statements is true?

• All positive numbers are greater than negative numbers

• All negative numbers are greater than positive numbers

• All positive numbers are less than negative numbers

• Positive and negative numbers are equal