Interpreting Negative Numbers

Front

What is a negative number?

Back

A negative number is a number that is less than zero, often used to represent a loss or a deficit.

Front

Which is greater: -3 or -6?

Back

-3 is greater than -6.

Front

What kind of numbers are less than 0?

Back

Negative numbers are less than 0.

Front

Order the following from least to greatest: -8, -2, -5.

Back

-8, -5, -2.

Front

What is the greatest negative number?

Back

The greatest negative number is the one closest to zero.

Front

If you have -4 and -1, which is smaller?

Back

-4 is smaller than -1.

Front

What is the value of -10 + 5?

Back

-10 + 5 = -5.

Front

How do you compare negative numbers?

Back

To compare negative numbers, the number closer to zero is greater.

Front

What is the absolute value of -7?

Back

The absolute value of -7 is 7.

Front

If you have -2 and -3, which is greater?

Back

-2 is greater than -3.