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negative 3, because on a number line, the negatives are lower when the absolute value is higher(simply stated). Basically, remember that negatives a re opposite the properties of positive.
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Does a positive plus negative equal a negative?
If the positive number is greater than the negative, it's a positive. Ex: 8 + (-3) = 5 If the negative is greater though, then the answer is a negative. Ex: 3 + (-5) = -2
Which is greater negative 5 or negative 6?
-5 is greater.
What is greater negative 3.5 or negative 3?
-3 is greater
Is negative 2 thirds the same as 3 fifths?
No. -2/3 is negative. 3/5 is positive. 2/3 is 1/15 greater than 3/5.
Is negative 13 greater than negative 5?
No because -5 is greater than -13
Which of negative 5 or negative 3 is greater?
Negative 3 is greater than negative 5
Is negative 5 greater than 3?
No, as that 3 is positive, and negative 5 is not.
Does a positive plus negative equal a negative?
If the positive number is greater than the negative, it's a positive. Ex: 8 + (-3) = 5 If the negative is greater though, then the answer is a negative. Ex: 3 + (-5) = -2
What is a positive plus a negative?
The answer will take on the sign of whichever numeral is greater, regardless of sign. 5 + -3 = 2 5 is greater than 3, the answer is positive. 5 + -7 = -2 7 is greater than 5, the answer is negative.
Which is greater negative 5 or negative 6?
-5 is greater.
What is greater negative 5 or negative 15?
Negative 5 is greater. - 5- (-10) = 10
What is greater negative 3 or negative 4?
Negative 3 is greater.
What is greater negative 3.5 or negative 3?
-3 is greater
What is the set of negative integers greater than negative 5?
It is {-4, -3, -2, -1}.
Is negative 2 thirds the same as 3 fifths?
No. -2/3 is negative. 3/5 is positive. 2/3 is 1/15 greater than 3/5.
Is negative 8 greater or less than negative 5?
Negative 5 is three units greater than negative 8.
Why is 2- 3 bigger than 2-5?
A negative number closest to zero is greater 2-3 = negative 1 2-5 = negative 3 negative 1 is bigger because it is closer to zero
