6th Understand Positive & Negative Numbers

Front

What is the opposite of the integer 1 on the number line?

Back

-1

Front

What is the opposite of the integer -7 on the number line?

Back

7

Front

How do you know that 5 and -5 are opposites?

Back

They are the same distance from 0 and on opposite sides of 0.

Front

The opposite of a negative number is always a ___________

Back

positive

Front

Compare these Integers using the symbols: 11 _____ -23

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Front

What is the definition of a positive number?

Back

A number greater than zero.

Front

What is the definition of a negative number?

Back

A number less than zero.

Front

What is the absolute value of -5?

Back

5

Front

What does it mean for two numbers to be opposites?

Back

They are the same distance from zero on the number line but on opposite sides.

Front

If you add a positive number to a negative number, what will the result be?

Back

It depends on the values; if the positive number is greater, the result is positive, otherwise it's negative.