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Well, honey, negative 42 is definitely less than negative 24. It's like asking if a penny is worth more than a dime - common sense, darling. So, no need to stress about that one, just remember to keep those negative numbers in check!

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Yes, negative 42 is greater than negative 24. In the number line, as you move to the left, the numbers decrease. Therefore, the further left a number is, the smaller it becomes. In this case, negative 42 is further left than negative 24, making it smaller in value.

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1mo ago
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No, -42 is actually less than -24.

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If the terms have the negative sign, then the least value is the one that has the greater magnitude than another. For instance, 42 has the greater magnitude than 24, but with the negative signs, -42 is less than -24.

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