QuestionCompare and . Which is true: , , or ?
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STEP 1
Assumptions1. We are comparing the absolute values of -12 and8. . The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. Therefore, it is always non-negative.
STEP 2
First, we need to find the absolute value of -12.
STEP 3
Calculate the absolute value of -12.
STEP 4
Next, we need to find the absolute value of8.
STEP 5
Calculate the absolute value of8.
STEP 6
Now that we have the absolute values of -12 and8, we can compare them.
STEP 7
etermine which comparison operator (less than, greater than, or equal to) makes the statement true.
So, the statement comparing and that is true is .
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