Place the correct symbol (, or =) between the pair of real numbers. $- | 3 |$ $- | - 3 |$ A) $- | 3 | - | - 3 |$ C) $- | 3 | = - | - 3 |$

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Place the correct symbol (<, >, or =) between the pair of real numbers. $- | 3 |$ $- | - 3 |$ A) $- | 3 | < - | - 3 |$ B) $- | 3 | > - | - 3 |$ C) $- | 3 | = - | - 3 |$

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from 0 on the number line, regardless of direction. Therefore, $|3| = 3$ and $|-3| = 3$. When both are negated, they become $-3$, making them equal.

Place the Correct Symbol (<, >, or =) Between the Pair