1. The problem asks to determine if values are to the left, right, middle, or out for two questions labeled a and b. 2. To solve this, we need the specific values or intervals for a and b and the reference points or ranges defining left, right, middle, or out. 3. Without the actual values or context, we cannot classify a and b. 4. Please provide the values or intervals for a and b and the criteria for left, right, middle, or out so we can analyze them properly.