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OpenStudy (anonymous):

how would you explain which number is closer to zero, -4/5 or 5/4?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The negative number can be ignored because distance from zero means absolute value. 4/5 = 0.8 5/4 = 1.25 4/5 is closer to zero because 0.8 is smaller.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Sorry, by negative number I meant the negative sign.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you

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