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Which symbol is needed between -2? |-3| to make a true statement? PLS HELP

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A. <
B. >
C. =

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Answer:


\Huge \boxed{<}

Explanation:

-2 ? |-3|

Solve for absolute value.

Apply rule : |-a| = a

|-3| = 3

-2 ? 3

-2 is less than 3.

The less than symbol is “<”.

-2 < 3

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