Would 50% of a negative number be greater in value or less in value than the number itself? give an example as part of your explanation.
im a bit confused, how could 50% of a negative number be greater or less in value?

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Emily is entering a bicycle race for charity. her mother pledges $0.90 for every 0.75 mile she bikes. if emily bikes 18 miles, how much will her mother donate?

Luke started a weight-loss program. the first week, he lost x pounds. the second week, he lost pounds less than times the pounds he lost the first week. the third week, he lost 1 pound more than of the pounds he lost the first week. liam started a weight-loss program when luke did. the first week, he lost 1 pound less than times the pounds luke lost the first week. the second week, he lost 4 pounds less than times the pounds luke lost the first week. the third week, he lost pound more than times the pounds luke lost the first week.