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Question
The predecessor of the integer –1 is ______.
Options
0
2
–2
1
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Solution
The predecessor of the integer –1 is –2.
Explanation:
Predecessor means before. To find the predecessor subtract one from the number.
Thus the number before –1 on the number line is –2.
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