Question

on the back!

1. use <, >, or = to compare $-8$ and $-9$.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall integer number line order

On a number line, numbers increase from left to right. Negative numbers with smaller absolute values are larger.

Step2: Compare absolute values

$|-8| = 8$, $|-9| = 9$. Since $8 < 9$, then $-8 > -9$.

Answer:

$-8 > -9$