1.   Name the coordinate of point A on the number line.
   
    A. 5 B. -4
    C. 0 D. -7
    Hint

  2.   Choose a reason why the statement -6 > |-2| is false.
    A. -6 is greater than -2. B. |-2| is negative.
    C. -2 is smaller than -6. D. |-2| is positive.
    Hint

  3.   Order the integers {-11, 5, -13, -2, 12} from greatest to least.
    A. {-13, -11, -2, 5, 12} B. {12, 5, -2, -11, -13}
    C. {-13, 12, -11, 5, -2} D. {-11, -13, -2, 5, 12}
    Hint

  4.   Choose the correct symbol to make a true statement.
–17____-15
    A. B.
    C. = D.
    Hint

  5.   Evaluate 9 + |b| if b = -14.
    A. 3 B. 23
    C. -23 D. -3
    Hint



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