Why is $-7$ is bigger than $-12$?

Given : 

The given numbers are $-7$ and $-12$

To find :

We have to find the bigger number among the given numbers.

Solution :

We know that,

As we move from left to right on the number line the value of the numbers increases.

$-7$ is to the right of $-12$ on the number line. 

Therefore,

$-7$ is greater than $-12$.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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