SOLUTION: Compare the numbers using an inequality symbol -22/25 -0.888...

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Question 1121993: Compare the numbers using an inequality symbol
-22/25 -0.888...

Answer by Theo(13342)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the decimal form of -22/25 is -.88

you are comparing -.8888888888888888..... to -.88

-.88888888888888..... on the number line is to the left of -.88.

therefore -0.888888888....... < -.88


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