Question 823306
Which number is greater,-7or 6? 


The number <font color="red">6</font> is greater because it is to the right of -7 on the number line.


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Which number has the greater absolute value -7 or 6?


The number <font color="red">-7</font> has a larger absolute value because |-7| = 7 and that's to the right of 6.