Question

Which comparison symbol makes each inequality statement true?

Enter <, > , or = to make each statement true.

Enter your answers in the boxes.

−6.809 −6.812

|−6.809| |−6.812|

Answer 1

-6.809>-6.812
|-6.809| <|-6.812|

because the absolute values (vertical lines) represent whatever is in them becomes a positive.
-hope that helps

Answer 2

-6.809 > -6.812 and
`|-6.809 | < |-6.812 |`

Explanation:

It is clear that 6.809 < 6.812. Hence, -6.812 < -6.809, since the minus sing reverses the order. On the other hand,

`|-6.809 |= 6.809 < 6.812=|-6.812 |`