Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

by Larson, Ron; Boswell, Laurie

Published by Big Ideas Learning LLC

ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2

ISBN 13: 978-1-60840-838-2

Chapter 2 - Solving Linear Inequalities - Maintaining Mathematical Proficiency - Page 51: 13

Answer

$-a>-b$

Work Step by Step

If $a$ is more left to $b$ on the number line, then $a$ is less than $b$. If we take these values with minus sign, then the comparison will be reversed and $-a$ will be greater than $-b$.

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