colleenkane92 colleenkane92
  • 08-07-2017
  • Mathematics
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Which number has the smaller number? -6 or -17? Explain your answer.

I know it is -17 but how do I explain that?

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mack50 mack50
  • 08-07-2017
Because is more negative
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LAGRHA15 LAGRHA15
  • 08-07-2017
An easy way to explain that -17 is smaller than -6 is by drawing a number line. On the number line, label 0 and place that in the middle. On the left side of your number line, label the negative numbers including -6 and -17. Lastly, draw an arrow from -17 to -6.
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