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Question
Fill in the blank using <, = or > :
(–11) + (–15) ______ 11 + 15
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Solution
(–11) + (–15) < 11 + 15
Explanation:
LHS = (–11) + (–15)
= –11 – 15
= –(11 + 15)
= –26
RHS = 11 + 15 = 26
On comparing LHS and RHS, we observe that –26 < 26.
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