Question

1. use a number line to show that $-\frac{1}{2}$ is greater than -3.

Explanation:

Step1: Locate -3 on number line

On the given number - line, -3 is 3 units to the left of 0.

Step2: Locate -1/2 on number line

-1/2 is 0.5 units to the left of 0.

Step3: Compare positions

Numbers to the right on a number - line are greater. Since -1/2 is to the right of -3 on the number - line, -1/2 > -3.

Answer:

As shown on the number line, -1/2 is to the right of -3, so -1/2 is greater than -3.