What is always true when comparing a negative and positive number

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Layne Mcmahon

15 April, 03:57

What is always true when comparing a negative and positive number

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Franco Galloway · Answer 1

When you have two negative decimals, the one closer to zero is always greater. The farther a negative decimal is from zero, the smaller its value. A positive number is always greater than a negative number. This also holds true for decimals and fractions.

Eden Johnston · Answer 2

When you have two negative decimals, the one closer to zero is always greater. The farther a negative decimal is from zero, the smaller its value. A positive number is always greater than a negative number. This also holds true for decimals and fractions.