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Raul says that –499 is less than –4. Kendall says that –499 is greater than –4. Who is correct, and why?

User Nvrtd Frst
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Answer:

Raul is right.

Explanation:

since the numbers are in the negative that means as they gradually get higher they become less and less. -4 is greater than -499

User Ntsue
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Rual because negatives move backwards so the higher the number the smaller it is
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