Understanding Inequalities and Number Lines

Understanding Inequalities and Number Lines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial explains how to use inequality symbols to compare numbers, particularly focusing on negative numbers. It introduces the concept of a number line to visualize the position of numbers and how to determine which is greater or lesser. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate the correct orientation of inequality signs and emphasizes understanding the relative value of negative numbers. It also explains how to read inequalities from both directions, reinforcing the concept that negative numbers further left on the number line are lesser.

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19 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of placing inequality symbols between numbers?

To convert numbers to positive

To make the numbers equal

To make the resulting statement true

To arrange numbers in ascending order

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is zero located on a number line?

Above the line

At the far right

At the far left

In the middle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which number is lesser on a number line: -5 or -3?

-3

-5

They are equal

It depends on the context

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you think of negative numbers in terms of debt?

As a positive balance

As a smaller debt

As a larger debt

As no debt

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean if a number is to the left on a number line?

It is greater

It is lesser

It is equal

It is not on the line

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean if a number is to the right on a number line?

It is greater

It is lesser

It is equal

It is not on the line

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the point in an inequality sign represent?

The middle number

The equal number

The smaller number

The larger number

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