Negative and Positive numbers

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What is the definition of a negative number?

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A negative number is a number that is less than zero, often represented with a minus sign (-).

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What is the definition of a positive number?

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A positive number is a number that is greater than zero, often represented without a sign or with a plus sign (+).

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How do you represent a depth below sea level using integers?

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Depth below sea level is represented by negative integers. For example, 50 ft below sea level is represented as -50.

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What is the relationship between positive numbers and zero?

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Positive numbers are greater than zero.

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What is the relationship between negative numbers and zero?

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Negative numbers are less than zero.

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What are integers?

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Integers are whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero.

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Is zero considered a positive number?

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No, zero is neither positive nor negative; it is a neutral integer.

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What is the significance of the number line in understanding positive and negative numbers?

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The number line visually represents the relationship between positive and negative numbers, with zero in the center.

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How do you order negative numbers?

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Negative numbers are ordered from least to greatest by their absolute values; for example, -20 is less than -12.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

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The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction; it is always a non-negative number.