Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
-3.5 means -(3 +
)
In other words, -3.5 = 
When we draw two numbers
and
on a number line,
comes first from left to right.
We know that all the numbers on a number line from left to right are in increasing order.
Therefore,
is smaller than
.

Lauren is not correct.
59pounds * 5days = 295pounds
6.95pounds * 3breakfasts = 20.85pounds
12.50pounds * 1eveningmeal = 12.50pounds
295pounds + 20.85pounds + 12.50pounds = 328.35pounds
Wrote out the units just for clarity! Liz payed 328.25 pounds altogether.