SOLUTION: I need to explain why this inequality is wrong, and correct it. -15<10>2

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Question 781336: I need to explain why this inequality is wrong, and correct it.
-15<10>2
Answer by DrBeeee(684) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The inequality signs must be in the same "direction" as in
(1) 1<2<3<4
To correct your statement, rewrite as
(2) -15<2<10
See? Now the numbers themselves are in numerical order. Get it?