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Positive numbers are greater than negative numbers. Decimals can be either positive or negative.
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∙ 2016-11-18 22:28:43
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∙ 2016-11-18 21:16:34A decimal number is greater than a negative number as long as it is positive.
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Is a negative number greater than a decimal?
Not necessarily, if the decimal is also negative. eg -4 is not greater than -3.5
When a whole number is multiplied by a decimal smaller than one what can you conclude about the result?
The result is less than the whole number and greater than or equal to the decimal. Unless the whole number is negative in which case the result is greater than the whole number and less than or equal to the decimal.
What number is less than -2 but greater than -3 and not a decimal?
1
Is a decimal bigger than a negative number?
If the decimal is positive, than a negative number is less than 0.
Is a negative number bigger than a decimal?
If the decimal is positive, than a negative number is less than 0.
Is the fraction negative 1 third greater than the decimal negative 0.3?
No, it is not.
Is a 3 digit number always greater than 2 digit number?
Yes, unless the 3 digit number is negative, or a decimal.
Is a negative number less than a decimal number?
Yes. a decimal is a positive number. you can have negative decimals too
Is a whole number greater than a decimal number?
No
If you multiply a non zero whole number by a decimal less than one would the product be less than or greater than the whole number?
It depends on the signs of the two numbers.The answer is tricky when at least one number is negative because you have to remember that "less than" means "farther to the left on the number line" and NOT "greater in magnitude". E.g. -20 is less than -4 because -20 is farther to the left even though its magnitude (absolute value) is greater.There are four possible cases:Whole number and decimal are both positive: The product is less than the whole number. The decimal reduces the magnitude of the product, so the product is to the left of the whole number on the number line. E.g. 0.5 * 10 = 5, which is less than 10.Whole number positive, decimal negative. The product less than the whole number. A negative times a positive is ALWAYS negative, so regardless of its magnitude the product is to the left of the positive whole number on the number line. E.g. 15 * (-0.2) = -3 and -3 < 15Whole number negative, decimal negative. The product is greater than the whole number. The product is negative but like in Case 1, the magnitude of the product is smaller, so the product is to the right of the whole number on the number line. E.g. (-8) * 0.3 = -2.4 and -8 < -2.4Whole number negative, decimal negative. The product is greater than the whole number. A negative times a negative is positive, and ANY positive number is always greater than any negative number regardless of magnitude. E.g. (-0.25) * (-12) = +3 and -12 < +3
Is negative 1 third fraction greater than 0.3 decimal?
No, it is not.
Is 8 8 greater or less than 12 12?
Yes, the decimal number 8.8 is greater than the decimal number 12.12.
