Positive and Negative Numbers

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What is a positive number?

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A positive number is a number greater than zero, representing a quantity or value that is above a defined baseline.

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What is a negative number?

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A negative number is a number less than zero, representing a quantity or value that is below a defined baseline.

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How do geographers represent elevations above sea level?

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Geographers represent elevations above sea level using positive numbers.

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How do geographers represent elevations below sea level?

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Geographers represent elevations below sea level using negative numbers.

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What does a negative investment income indicate?

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A negative investment income indicates a loss in value or a deficit in earnings from investments.

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What does a positive investment income indicate?

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A positive investment income indicates a gain or profit from investments.

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How is a bank balance represented when there are withdrawals?

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A bank balance is represented with negative numbers for withdrawals.

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How is a bank balance represented when there are deposits?

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A bank balance is represented with positive numbers for deposits.

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What does it mean if a bank balance is negative?

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A negative bank balance means the account is overdrawn, indicating that withdrawals exceeded deposits.

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

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Zero is the neutral point that separates positive numbers from negative numbers.