Which comparison symbol makes each inequality statement true?

Question

−1158
−1168

∣∣−1158∣∣
∣∣−1168∣∣

Answer 1

For the first inequality statement, since -1158 is less than -1168, the appropriate comparison symbol is "<".

For the second inequality statement, the absolute value of -1158 is equal to 1158, and the absolute value of -1168 is equal to 1168. Since 1158 is less than 1168, the appropriate comparison symbol is "<".