Which number is larger in each of the following pairs?
(i) 0, −2
(ii) −3, −5
(iii) −5, 2
(iv) −16, 8
(v) −365, −913
(vi) −888, 8

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Solution

(i)0, -2
0 > -2
This is because zero is greater than every negative integer.

(ii) -3, -5
-3 > -5
Since 3 is smaller than 5, -3 is greater than -5.

(iii) -5, 2
2 > -5
This is because every positive integer is greater than every negative integer.

(iv) -16, 8
8 > -16
This is because every positive integer is greater than every negative integer.
v) -365, -913
-365 > -913
Since 365 is smaller than 913, -365 is greater than -913.
vi) -888, 8
8 > -888
This is because every positive integer is greater than every negative integer.

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