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Write the appropriate symbol, either < or >, between the two integers. -$$| - 2 |ـــــــ - | - 9 |$$ A) $<$ B) $>$

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Simplify the expression inside the absolute value bars first: 
$|-2|=2$ and $|-9|=9$
So, the expression becomes $|2-9|=|-7| = 7$.
Now we need to compare the result with the given integers. We have $-2$ and $-9$.
Since $7 > 2$, we can see that $7 > -2$ as well. But $7 < -9$.
Therefore, the correct symbol to use is $>$. So, the final answer is B.

Write the Appropriate Symbol, Either < or >, Between the Two