Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321969359
ISBN 13: 978-0-32196-935-4

Chapter R - Section R.1 - Basic Concepts - R.1 Exercises - Page 9: 2

Answer

Since -8 is to the left of 3 , -8<3.

Work Step by Step

-8 is on the negative side of the number line while 3 lies to the right. Since positive numbers are greater than negative numbers, 3 is bigger than -8.
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