Question

answer the parts below.
(a) plot -12 and 6 on the number line below.
(b) choose the correct statement.
-12 is located to the left of 6,
-12 is located to the right of 6.
(c) use <, >, or = to complete the statement.
-12 □ 6

Explanation:

Part (a)

To plot -12 and 6 on the number line:

• For -12: Since each tick mark between -10 and 0 (or other intervals) likely represents 1 unit. So -12 is 2 units to the left of -10. We place a dot at the position corresponding to -12 (left of -10) and at 6 (which is 1 unit to the right of 5). (Note: Since this is a plotting task, the actual plotting would be done by marking the points, but in text, we describe the positions.)

Part (b)

On a number line, numbers increase from left to right. -12 is a negative number and 6 is positive. So -12 is to the left of 6.

Step1: Recall number line order

On a number line, left numbers are less than right numbers. -12 is left of 6.

Step2: Apply inequality

So -12 < 6.

Answer:

-12 is located to the left of 6.

Part (c)