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reasoning check: which number is greater, 6 or -8?

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practice

Style

Topic

Notation, vocabulary and manipulation

Question

  1. A. 6
  2. B. 10
  3. C. 2
  4. D. 12

Answer

The correct answer is 6.

Explanation

Trace the calculation before choosing. The verified method for Identities and algebraic proof gives 6; no later explanation is allowed to change that value.

Common mistake

Identities and algebraic proof common mistake 1

Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: [Higher only] Construct algebraic proofs where required..

Show the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Identities and algebraic proof.

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