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Comparing 77 and −∣−7∣-|-7|

In analyzing the integer 77 and the expression −∣−7∣-|-7|, begin by simplifying the absolute value component. The absolute value of −7-7 evaluates to 77. After applying the preceding negation sign to this result, the entire expression simplifies to −7-7. Comparing the positive integer 77 to the resulting negative integer −7-7 indicates that 77 is strictly larger than −7-7 (7>−77 > -7). Therefore, replacing the simplified form yields the final valid comparison: 7>−∣−7∣7 > -|-7|.

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