To compare: The given numbers using inequalities.
Answer to Problem 1RE
The two inequalities that compares 142 and 187 are
Explanation of Solution
Procedure used:
“1. Position the numbers on a number line.
2. Select the number that is farther to the left to be the smaller number.
3. Write the inequality using less than symbol is,
Calculation:
The given numbers are 142 and 187.
The number 142 is to the left of 187 on a number line.
Therefore, 142 is the smaller number and 187 is the larger number.
Thus, the two inequalities that compares 142 and 187 are
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