Question

Use the sign of >, < or = in the box to make the statements true.

(a) -12-4 ❑ -16-(-4)

(b)(-4)+8+6 ❑ 6-7-(-3)​

Answer 1

-12-14 < -16-(-14)

(-4)+8+6 > 6-7-(-3)

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

(a) (-8) + (-4) [ ] (-8) – (-4)

Solution:-

Let us take Left Hand Side (LHS) = (-8) + (-4)

= -8 – 4

= -12

Now, Right Hand Side (RHS) = (-8) – (-4)

= -8 + 4

= -4

By comparing LHS and RHS

LHS < RHS

-12 < -4

∴ (-8) + (-4) [<] (-8) – (-4)

(b) (-3) + 7 – (19) [ ] 15 – 8 + (-9)

Solution:-

Let us take Left Hand Side (LHS) = (-3) + 7 – 19

= -3 + 7 – 19

= -22 + 7

= -15

Now, Right Hand Side (RHS) = 15 – 8 + (-9)

= 15 – 8 – 9

= 15 – 17

= -2

By comparing LHS and RHS

LHS < RHS

-15 < -2

∴ (-3) + 7 – (19) [<] 15 – 8 + (-9)