Yes, -16 > -17
-16 is to the right of -17 on a number line.
Note: -17 has a greater magnitude than -16, though.
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-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.
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.
The next prime number after the composite number of 16 is 17
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.
They are {13, 14, 15, 16, 17}.