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The relationship between the given pair of numbers by using the symbols
Answer to Problem 1RE
The relationship between the given pair of numbers is,
Explanation of Solution
Procedure used:
Mentally position the given numbers on the number line.
The leftmost number on the line is said to smaller number. If the smaller number appears first, use the symbol,
Comparison:
The given pair of numbers is
Mentally position the numbers
Now, it is clear that the number
Here, the larger number appears first.
Thus, use
Therefore, the relationship between the given pair of numbers is,
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