Question

3. Compare using <,>, or=

- |2-5| ___(8 - 11)

Answer 1

Answer:

=

Step-by-step explanation:

-|2 - 5| = -3, and 8 - 11 = -3

Therefore, - |2-5|  =  (8 - 11)

Answer 2

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

1. Reduce (simplify) fractions to their lowest terms equivalents:

2. Calculate LCM, the least common multiple of the fractions' numerators

3. Calculate the expanding number of each fraction

4. Expand the fractions

5. The fractions have the same numerator, compare their denominators.