For the following statements, write True (T) or False (F). If the statement is false, correct the statement.
(a) – 8 is to the right of – 10 on a number line.
(b) – 100 is to the right of – 50 on a number line.
(c) The smallest negative integer is – 1.
(d) – 26 is greater than – 25

Solution:
We use the concept of integers to write opposites of the given statements.

(a) This statement is true.
(b) This statement is false (F).
Correct statement: -100 is to the left of -50 on a number line since, -50 > -100
(c) This statement is false (F).
Correct statement: We cannot find the value of the smallest negative integer. It goes till infinity.
(d) This statement is false (F).
Correct statement: -26 is smaller than -25.

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Maths Chapter 6 Exercise 6.1 Question 9

For the following statements, write True (T) or False (F). If the statement is false, correct the statement. (a) – 8 is to the right of – 10 on a number line. (b) – 100 is to the right of – 50 on a number line. (c) The smallest negative integer is – 1. (d) – 26 is greater than – 25

Summary:

(a) The statement is true. (b) The statement is false (F). The correct statement is that -100 is to the left of - 50 on a number line. (c) This statement is false (F). The correct statement is that we cannot find the value of the smallest negative integer. It goes till infinity. (d) This statement is false (F). The correct statement is that -26 is smaller than -25.

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