Question

Which symbol correctly completes the statement? 4 + (-8) ___ 6 + (-8) + (-6) < > =

Answer 1

The correct symbol would be >

Explanation:

To find this, first simplify both sides.

4 + (-8) _______ 6 + (-8) + (-6)

-4 _____ -8

Since we know that -4 is larger than -8, we use this symbol... >

Answer 2

Guessing these are the options:

• <
• >
• =

4 + (-8) ___ 6 + (-8) + (-6)

If the signs are the same, you add. If you have one positive and one negative sign, you minus:

4 + (-8) = 4 - 8 = -4

6 + (-8) = 6 - 8 = -2

(-2) + (-6) = (-2) - 6 = -8

-4 ___ -8

-4 > -8