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notation check: which number is greater, -24 or 22? Show your working one step at a time.
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Structure and calculation
Question
notation check: which number is greater, -24 or 22? Show your working one step at a time.
Answer
The final answer is 22. A greater number is further to the right on the number line. 22 is to the right of -24. 22
Explanation
exam warm-up keeps the canonical answer 22 fixed before the model answer is written, so the worked solution and final answer agree.
Common mistake
Powers and roots common mistake 1
Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: [Foundation and Higher] Use positive integer powers and associated roots, including square, cube and higher roots..
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