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

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

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James error is where a negative number is a certain distance from zero -4 is closer to zero than -5
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