SOLUTION: -2 and -1. Which is greater?

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Question 521564: -2 and -1. Which is greater?
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-2 and -1. Which is greater?
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Numbers that are "greater" are further to the right on the number line.
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-1 is greater than -2
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Plot the two numbers on the number line. Any time you plot two numbers on the number line, the one closest to the positive end of your number line (generally the right hand end) is the larger number.

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