James says that since -5 is farther from zero on a number line than -4 is, then -5 > -4. Use complete sentences to explain th

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e error in James’ thinking.

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zmey [24] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-11T06:19:37+03:00

zmey [24]3 years ago

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-5 might be farther than -4 for but -4 is bigger. Because any number on the left side of the number line closer to zero is bigger.

nikitadnepr [17] · Answer 2 · 2022-03-11T04:01:56+03:00

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-4 is less than -5 even though they are both on the same side of the number line. -4 is closer to zero.