12/16 AM: Opposite Numbers 6.NS.3.6a

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What is an opposite number?

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An opposite number is a number that is the same distance from zero on the number line but in the opposite direction. For example, the opposite of 5 is -5.

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What is a negative integer?

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A negative integer is any whole number less than zero, such as -1, -2, -3, etc.

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What is a positive integer?

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A positive integer is any whole number greater than zero, such as 1, 2, 3, etc.

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What are whole numbers?

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Whole numbers are non-negative integers, including zero (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

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What is the definition of negative numbers?

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Negative numbers are numbers that are less than zero, represented with a minus sign (-).

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How do you identify a negative integer from a list of numbers?

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A negative integer can be identified by its minus sign (-) and its value being less than zero.

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What does it mean to withdraw in terms of numbers?

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To withdraw means to take away or decrease a quantity, often represented by a negative value.

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What is the relationship between positive and negative numbers?

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Positive numbers are greater than zero, while negative numbers are less than zero. They are opposites on the number line.

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Can a number be both positive and negative?

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No, a number cannot be both positive and negative at the same time; it can only be one or the other.

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What is the significance of zero in relation to positive and negative numbers?

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Zero is the neutral point on the number line, separating positive numbers from negative numbers.