A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers, Books a la Carte Edition plus NEW MyLab Math with Pearson eText - Access Card Package (12th Edition)

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ISBN: 9780133865479

Author: Rick Billstein, Shlomo Libeskind, Johnny Lott

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 5.2, Problem 14MC

A seventh-grade student does not believe − 5 < − 2 .The student argues that a debt of $ 5 is greater than a debt of $ 2 .How do you respond?

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A seventh-grade student does not believe − 5 &lt; − 2 .The student argues that a debt of $ 5 is greater than a debt of $ 2 .How do you respond?

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A seventh-grade student does not believe − 5 < − 2 .The student argues that a debt of $ 5 is greater than a debt of $ 2 .How do you respond?