Answer: The correct option is (A) < .
Step-by-step explanation: We are given to select the correct mathematical symbol that would best fill in the blank to compare the following two real numbers :

First , we need to find the values of both the real numbers in decimal form.
We have

Since,
so we get

Thus, the correct mathematical symbol is <.
Option (A) is CORRECT.
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Because i know everything
6/(x-8)=2/(x+6)
times both sides by (x-8)(x+6)
6(x+6)=2(x-8)
distribute
6x+36=2x-16
minus 2x both sides
4x+36=-16
miinus 36 both sides
4x=-52
divide both sides by 4
x=-13