Fill in the Blank with the Proper Symbol $- 4.25$

question 59

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with the proper symbol ( , or = ) to make a true statement. $- 4.25$ $\underline { \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad }$ $3.48$

• A) \(- 4.25 < 3.48\)
• B) \(- 3.48 = 3.48\)
• C) \(4.25 = - 4.25\)
• D) \(- 4.25 > 3.48\)
• E) \(- 4.25 = 3.48\)

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