is it either <,> or =
2006-09-12 08:24:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
-3 is less than 8, thus it's -3 < 8
To decide which symbol to use, remember that the point points towards the lesser value.
2006-09-12 08:26:31 · answer #1 · answered by ³√carthagebrujah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a number line. -3 is to the left of 8, so -3 < 8.
2006-09-12 08:28:38 · answer #2 · answered by steiner1745 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
-3<8, -3 is under 0 and 8 is bigger than 0, -3 is a negative nomber and all negative nombers are smaller than 0.
(OK I played your foolish game, next time be more serious, OK?)
2006-09-12 08:28:50 · answer #3 · answered by Soso 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
> means greater than
< means less than
= means the same as
now think... which is bigger? the number 8? or a negative 3?
2006-09-12 08:26:47 · answer #4 · answered by Funchy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be either <> or < both are true < is the truest
2006-09-12 08:26:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old are you...i learned that in 2nd or 3rd grade...and why not do your own homework so you learn something as simple as this...
2006-09-12 08:29:38 · answer #6 · answered by Doug110982 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-12 08:26:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋