Question

complete each number sentence by choosing >, <, or =. (a) 14 - (6 + 2) (14 - 6) + 2 (b) (2 + 4) + 11 2 + (4 + 11) (c) 17 - (9 + 3) 17 - 9 + 3

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate left side of (a)

$14 - (6+2) = 14 - 8 = 6$

Step2: Calculate right side of (a)

$(14-6)+2 = 8 + 2 = 10$

Step3: Compare (a) values

$6 < 10$

Step4: Calculate left side of (b)

$(2+4)+11 = 6 + 11 = 17$

Step5: Calculate right side of (b)

$2 + (4+11) = 2 + 15 = 17$

Step6: Compare (b) values

$17 = 17$

Step7: Calculate left side of (c)

$17 - (9+3) = 17 - 12 = 5$

Step8: Calculate right side of (c)

$17 - 9 + 3 = 8 + 3 = 11$

Step9: Compare (c) values

$5 < 11$

Answer:

(a) <
(b) =
(c) <