Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321867327
ISBN 13: 978-0-32186-732-2

Chapter 5 - Number Theory and the Real Number System - 5.2 The Integers; Order of Operations - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 269: 2

Answer

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Work Step by Step

RECALL: For any real numbers $a$ and $b$ on a number line, if $a$ is less than $b$, then $a$ is to the left of $b$. Thus, the missing expression in the given statement is: $\color{}{\text{left}}$
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