Question

Which inequality is true?

A.
|-5| > |-7|
B.
|-8| < |-5|
C.
|9| < |7|
D.
|-9| > |8|

Answer 1

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The answer is D. |-9| > |8|

Answer 2

• D. |-9| > |8|

Explanation:

Consider that the absolute value is always positive. Then it is easy to compare.

A.

• |-5| > |-7|
• 5 > 7 - incorrect

B.

• |-8| < |-5|
• 8 < 5 - incorrect

C.

• |9| < |7|
• 9 < 7 - incorrect

D.

• |-9| > |8|
• 9 > 8 - correct