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All positive numbers are greater than all negative numbers.
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Which is bigger negative 5 or negative 17?
The absolute value (magnitude) of -17 is greater than the absolute value (magnitude) of -5. -5 is considered to be greater (more positive) than -17.
Is negative 16 greater than negative 17?
Yes, -16 > -17 -16 is to the right of -17 on a number line. Note: -17 has a greater magnitude than -16, though.
Is negative 6 less than or greater than negative 17?
-6 is greater than -17. Consider temperatures: a temperature of 6°C is warmer than 3°C and would be considered greater (6 > 3); a temperature of -6°C is warmer than -17°C, and so -6 > -17.
What is an integer greater negative 32 but less than negative 17?
-20
Is 1.8 greater than 1.7?
Yes. (If you subtract -17 minus -18 on a calculator, you get a positive number.)
What does a negative integer plus a positive number equal?
It depends. If the negative number is larger than the positive number, then it will be a negative. If the positive number is larger than the negative number, then it will be a positive. Example 1: -9 + 6 = -3 Example 2: 17 + (-13) = 6
Is -17 greater then 17?
is -17 greater than 17
What integer is greater than negative -20?
-20, -19, -18, -17, -16
What two numbers a negative and positive multiply to 72 and add up to -17?
A negative and a positive number will multiply to a negative number. Other than that, -9 and -8 will satisfy your conditions.
What is negative 25 minus negative 42?
A minus negative acts like a plus. -25-(-42)= -25+42 Different signs means find the difference of 17 and put the sign of the greater absolute value. So positive 17 is your answer.
What is negative 17 minus positive 3?
negative 20
Is 19 over 17 greater than or less than 1?
It is greater than 1. 17/17 = 1. If you divide a number greater than 17 by 17 then the result must be greater than 1.
