Would 50% of a negative number be greater in value or less in value than the number itself? Give an example as part of your expl

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erik [133]

2 years ago

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Would 50% of a negative number be greater in value or less in value than the number itself? Give an example as part of your expl

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Im a bit confused, How could 50% of a negative number be greater or less in value?

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Andrew [12] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-24T02:10:03+03:00

Andrew [12]2 years ago

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Greater value because -30 divided in half is -15

Cerrena [4.2K] · Answer 2 · 2022-03-24T03:17:45+03:00

It would be greater than the original value think of (-) #s like debts that need to be payed off and if you get a friend to pay the debt with you then you each have to pay less than you would alone however b/cus the #s are negative the closer they are to zero the larger the number is