Question

Use the sign <, > or = in the box to make the statements true:‐

a) (‐8)+(‐12) ______ (‐20)‐(‐4)
b) (‐3)+7‐(19) _______ 15-8+(-9)​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) (-8) + (-12)

=> -8 - 12

=> - 20

(-20) - (-4)

=> -20 + 4

=> -16

-20 < -16

So, (-8) + (-12) < (-20) - (-4)

Ans. <

b) (-3) + 7 - 19

=> 4 - 19

=> - 15

15 - 8 + (-9)

=> 7 - 9

=> -2

-15 < -2

So, (-3) + 7 - 19 < 15 - 8 + (-9)

Ans. <

Hope it helps.

Answer 2

Answer:

a) (-8)+(-12) > (-20)-(-4)

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