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Use an inequality symbol [tex](\ \textless \ , \ \textgreater \ , =, \neq)[/tex] to compare [tex]5 + (-4) \qquad 14 + (-13)[/tex].

A. [tex]\ \textless \ [/tex]

B. [tex]\neq[/tex]

C. [tex]=[/tex]

D. [tex]\ \textgreater \ [/tex]



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To compare the expressions [tex]\(5 + (-4)\)[/tex] and [tex]\(14 + (-13)\)[/tex] using an inequality symbol, let's evaluate each side step-by-step.

First, we calculate the left expression:
[tex]\[ 5 + (-4) \][/tex]
[tex]\[ = 1 \][/tex]

Next, we calculate the right expression:
[tex]\[ 14 + (-13) \][/tex]
[tex]\[ = 1 \][/tex]

Now, we compare the results of the two expressions:
[tex]\[ 1 \quad \text{and} \quad 1 \][/tex]

Since both expressions evaluate to the same number, we have:
[tex]\[ 1 = 1 \][/tex]

Therefore, the correct inequality symbol to use for comparing [tex]\(5 + (-4)\)[/tex] and [tex]\(14 + (-13)\)[/tex] is [tex]\(=\)[/tex]. This corresponds to option C in the provided choices.

So, the answer is:
C) [tex]\(=\)[/tex]

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