To address this question, let's analyze the expression [tex]\( 3 - 5 \)[/tex] and compare it to [tex]\(-3\)[/tex].
1. First, evaluate the left-hand side of the expression [tex]\( 3 - 5 \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ 3 - 5 = -2 \][/tex]
2. Next, compare [tex]\(-2\)[/tex] to [tex]\(-3\)[/tex]:
- Equality Comparison ([tex]\(=\)[/tex]):
Does [tex]\(-2\)[/tex] equal [tex]\(-3\)[/tex]?
No, they are not equal.
- Less Than Comparison ([tex]\(<\)[/tex]):
Is [tex]\(-2\)[/tex] less than [tex]\(-3\)[/tex]?
No, [tex]\(-2\)[/tex] is greater than [tex]\(-3\)[/tex].
- Greater Than Comparison ([tex]\(>\)[/tex]):
Is [tex]\(-2\)[/tex] greater than [tex]\(-3\)[/tex]?
Yes, [tex]\(-2\)[/tex] is greater than [tex]\(-3\)[/tex].
Given these comparisons, the correct inequality sign that makes the statement [tex]\( 3 - 5 \? -3 \)[/tex] true is [tex]\(>\)[/tex].
Therefore, the answer is:
[tex]\[ D. > \][/tex]
