help pls,.,.,it's math?

Question

directions:decide whether the expression -4 + x is positive, negative, or zero


number 1)x is 4
number 2)x is less than 3

thanks,.,.,it's my sister's homework but i have to go somewhere.,.,thanks!

Answer 1

1) The expression is zero. -4 + 4 = 0.

2) The expression is negative. -4 + 3 = -1. Anything less than this would also be negative.