Question

Write \(<\) or \(>\) between each of the following to make the statement true. a. \(7 \square 5\) b. \(-5 \square 4\) c. \(-10 \square-15\) d. \(0 \square-2\) e. \(-4 \square-3\) f. \(-50\square 0\)

Short answer

Question: Compare the following pairs of numbers and use the appropriate symbol for greater than or less than: a. 7 and 5 b. -5 and 4 c. -10 and -15 d. 0 and -2 e. -4 and -3 f. -50 and 0 Answer: a. 7 > 5 b. -5 < 4 c. -10 > -15 d. 0 > -2 e. -4 < -3 f. -50 < 0

Step-by-step solution

a. Comparing 7 and 5

Since 7 is greater than 5, we use the \(>\) symbol: \(7 > 5\).

b. Comparing -5 and 4

Since -5 is less than 4, we use the \(<\) symbol: \(-5 < 4\).

c. Comparing -10 and -15

Since -10 is greater than -15, we use the \(>\) symbol: \(-10 > -15\).

d. Comparing 0 and -2

Since 0 is greater than -2, we use the \(>\) symbol: \(0 > -2\).

e. Comparing -4 and -3

Since -4 is less than -3, we use the \(<\) symbol: \(-4 < -3\).

f. Comparing -50 and 0

Since -50 is less than 0, we use the \(<\) symbol: \(-50 < 0\).