SOLUTION: Order x, x+3, and x-2 on a number line. Does the order change depending on whether x is positive or negative? Explain.

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Question 103034: Order x, x+3, and x-2 on a number line. Does the order change depending on whether x is positive or negative? Explain.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Order x, x+3, and x-2 on a number line. Does the order change depending on whether x is positive or negative? Explain.
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Try it on a number line with x = 7 and then with x=-7.
You will see that the order does not change.
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Cheers,
Stan H