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When comparing two negative

integers, how can you determine which integer is
the greater number?

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User Plodder
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Which ever integer is closer to zero is the integer that is greater.
For example if you have -5 and -90, -5 is greater because it is closer to zero.

Hope this helps!
-Coconut;)
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User DaveParillo
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Answer:

When comparing two negative integers, remember that the negative integer with the smaller number is greater.

Explanation:

E.g. -3 > -6

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User Sathesh
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