Positive & Negative Numbers

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What is a positive number?

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A positive number is a number greater than zero. Examples include 1, 2.5, and 100.

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What is a negative number?

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A negative number is a number less than zero. Examples include -1, -2.5, and -100.

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What is the opposite of a number?

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The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero on the number line but in the opposite direction. For example, the opposite of 3 is -3.

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What is the opposite of -5?

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The opposite of -5 is 5.

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How do you find the opposite of a decimal number?

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To find the opposite of a decimal number, simply change its sign. For example, the opposite of -2.75 is 2.75.

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What does it mean for a number to be greater than another number?

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A number is greater than another number if it is to the right of that number on the number line. For example, 3 is greater than 2.

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What does it mean for a number to be less than another number?

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A number is less than another number if it is to the left of that number on the number line. For example, -1 is less than 0.

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What is the value of the opposite of the opposite of 16.4?

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The value of the opposite of the opposite of 16.4 is 16.4.

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