Question

consider the statement $-9 < -3$
what is the meaning of this inequality?
$-9$ is less than or equal to $-3$
$-9$ is greater than $-3$
$-9$ is less than $-3$
$-3$ is less than $-9$

Explanation:

The symbol $<$ denotes "less than". In the inequality $-9 < -3$, the left value is stated to be less than the right value. On the number line, $-9$ lies to the left of $-3$, meaning it is smaller.

Answer:

-9 is less than -3