Interpret the inequality −2< 1 as a statement about the relative position of −2 and 1 on a number line.
A. −2 is 12 units to the right of 1.
B. −2 is 3 units to the right of 1.
C. −2 and 1 are both to the left of 0.
D. −2 is 3 units to the left of 1.
The correct interpretation of the inequality −2 < 1 as a statement about the relative position of −2 and 1 on a number line is:
D. −2 is 3 units to the left of 1.