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When asked to compare -9 and positive 2 Joshua wrote -9 >2 Joshua correct? If not explain and correct his error

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Answer:

-9 < 2

Explanation:

-9 is a negative number

2 is positive number

and of course -9 is smaller or < than 2

This means he is wrong becuase this symbol > means greater

He should correct it to -9 < (less) than 9

Hope this help you :3

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