Question

Which set of absolute values is compared correctly? A. |-10| |-10| > |-12| > |17| C. |10| > |-15| > |-5| > |2| D. |-10| < |12| < |-15| < |17|

Answer 1

D. |-10| < |12| < |-15| < |17|

10 is less than 12, which is less than 15, which is less than 17.

Explanation:

A. |-10| |-10| > |-12| > |17|

12 is not greater than 17.

C. |10| > |-15| > |-5| > |2|

5 is not greater than 2.