James says that since -5 is farther from zero on a number line than -4 is, then -5 > -4. use complete sentences to explain the error in james’ thinking.

-5 < -4

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given that Jame says that since -5 is farther from zero on  a number line than -4.

Then,-5 > -4

We have to complete sentence to explain the error in Jame's thinking. to

We know that when we go  left side of zero then the value decrease and when we go right side of zero then the value increases.

Therefore, -5 < -4

-5 is farther from zero than -4 but value of  -5 is less than  -4.

Distance is the magnitude or absolute value of any number

Therefore, -5 is at larger distance then -4 from zero.

Hence, Jame's error is -5 <-4 not -5 > -4.