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Which symbol, >, <, or = will complete the statement

-4.2 + 1.5 ? -5.4 + 2.1
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Answer: Greater than sign

-4.2 + 1.5 > -5.4 + 2.1

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Work Shown:

-4.2 + 1.5 = -2.7

-5.4 + 2.1 = -3.3

We see that -2.7 > -3.3, since -2.7 is to the right of -3.3 on the number line. Stuff on the right is larger than stuff on the left.

Therefore, -4.2 + 1.5 > -5.4 + 2.1

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In other words,

-4.2 + 1.5 > -5.4 + 2.1

-2.7 > -3.3

User Rahul Chawla
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Answer:

<

Explanation:

-4.2 + 1.5 = -2.7 and -5.4 + 2.1 = -3.3

-2.7 is less than -3.3

User Bullionist
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