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Which integer makes the following sentence true? -10 < ? < -1

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Answer:

Any of the following will work: -9,-8,-7,-6,-5,-4,-3, or -2,

Explanation:

What does < mean?

The less than sign shows that the number being compared is LESS than the other number.

Think: 9 < 100 showing that the number 9 is less than the number 100

What does > mean?

The greater than sign shows that the number being compared is GREATER than the other number.

Think: 100 > 9 showing that 100 is greater than the number 9

What is an integer?

Integers are all whole positive and negative numbers including zero.

Think: -13 and 13 are integers but 13.445 or -13.445 are not.

How can we prove these answers?

Simply looking at a number line, we can fill in what numbers would be greater than -10 but less than -1. Remember, these numbers must be whole numbers.

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