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Standard practice

Greater means farther right, not farther from zero.

Which is greater, -6 or -2?

On a horizontal number line, greater means farther right. A negative number with a large absolute value is farther left, so it is smaller.

Problem 1 of 9. Activate, study a model, try guided items, work independently, apply, and reflect.

Which is greater, -6 or -2? Enter that number.

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