Question

Which symbol correctly completes the statement? -7 +2_.3+(-9) < > =

Answer 1

-5 > -6

Explanation:

Simplify both statements.

-7 + 2 = 2 - 7 = -5

3 + (-9) = 3 - 9 = -6

-6 is less than -5 by 1, so your answer is:

-5 > -6

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