Math Problem Statement

Compare each integer with > or <: 8 ___ -3, 4 ___ -9, -6 ___ 1, -2 ___ -3, -8 ___ -7.

Solution

Let's solve the comparisons in the image, where we need to insert either ">" (greater than) or "<" (less than) between the two integers:

  1. 8  38 \, \underline{\ \ } \, -3

8>38 > -3
Answer: >>

  1. 4  94 \, \underline{\ \ } \, -9

4>94 > -9
Answer: >>

  1. 6  1-6 \, \underline{\ \ } \, 1

6<1-6 < 1
Answer: <<

  1. 2  3-2 \, \underline{\ \ } \, -3

2>3-2 > -3
Answer: >>

  1. 8  7-8 \, \underline{\ \ } \, -7

8<7-8 < -7
Answer: <<

Let me know if you'd like further explanation for any of these comparisons!

Here are some related questions for practice:

  1. Is 10  5-10 \, \underline{\ \ } \, 5 greater or less than?
  2. Compare 0  10 \, \underline{\ \ } \, -1.
  3. Which is greater, 4-4 or 6-6?
  4. Compare 1  2-1 \, \underline{\ \ } \, 2.
  5. Compare 7  87 \, \underline{\ \ } \, -8.

Tip: When comparing positive and negative integers, remember that any positive number is always greater than any negative number!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Comparing integers
Positive and negative numbers

Formulas

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Theorems

Basic number comparison

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-6