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- 3.5 ____ 2.8
7.4 ____ - 9

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Answer:

-3.5 < 2.8

7.4 > -9

Explanation:

If you have a negative number and a positive number the positive number is always greater.

When you have a negative number and another negative, the smallest number is greater.

For example: -2.5 -3.7

-2.5 is greater than -3.7 because it is less negative.

-2.5 > -3.7

When you have a positive number and a positive number, the biggest number is greater.

For example: 8.3 4.2

8.3 is greater than 4.2 because it is a bigger number.

8.3 > 4.2

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