Algebra 1

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133500403
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 1 - Foundations for Algebra - 1-3 Real Numbers and the Number Line - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 20: 41

Answer

$-0.63\gt-\frac{7}{11}$

Work Step by Step

Write the fraction as a decimal to compare the values. $-\frac{7}{11}=-0.\overline{63}$ To compare, extend the number of decimal places. $-\frac{7}{11}=-0.\overline{63}=-0.63\underset\uparrow63\overline{63}$ $-0.63\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ =-0.63\underset\uparrow00$ Since the tenths and hundredths positions are equal, compare the thousandths position. 0 is less than 6, so 0.63 has the smaller absolute value, but is the larger number since the numbers are negative.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.