![\"\"](\"http://www.mathskey.com/userfiles/image/steps_images/step1.JPG\")
Statement:
\The opposite of the absolute value of a negative number is less than the opposite of that number.
\Conclusion:
\The opposite of the absolute value of a negative number will always be a negative value,while the opposite of a negative number will always be a positive value.
\A negative value will always be less than a positive value.
\![\"\"](\"http://www.mathskey.com/userfiles/image/steps_images/solution.JPG\")
A negative value will always be less than a positive value.