I need to understand how to solve [-12] > 10
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The absolute value (represented by a number in brackets) is defined as the positive version of the stated number....in a simple way of saying it. Therefore,

"[ -12 ] > 10" is also known as "12 > 10" which is a correct statement because 12 is a greater real number than 10
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