Question

Q3. Use the sign of >, < or = in the box to make the statement true.
(a) (-8) +(-4)………………. (-8) – (-4)
(b) (-3) +7-(19) ………………. 15-8+(-9)

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

L.H.S:(−8)+(−4)=−12

R.H.S:(−8)−(−4)=−8+4

=−4

−12<−4

∴(−8)+(−4)

<

(−8)−(−4)

solution

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

(a) (-8) +(-4) < (-8) – (-4)

(b) (-3) +7-(19) < 15-8+(-9)