01 Which is greater: -10 or -9?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. -9
Explanation: On a number line, the number farther to the right is greater. Since -9 lies to the right of -10 and is closer to zero, -9 is greater. A common mistake is to choose -10 because 10 is larger than 9, but among negative numbers, the number closer to zero is greater. Exam tip: For negative numbers, select the number positioned farther to the right on the number line.