Positive and Negative Numbers

Front

What is a positive number?

Back

A positive number is a number greater than zero, such as 1, 2, or 3.

Front

What is a negative number?

Back

A negative number is a number less than zero, such as -1, -2, or -3.

Front

What is zero in terms of positive and negative numbers?

Back

Zero is neither positive nor negative; it is the neutral point on the number line.

Front

How do you identify a number above sea level?

Back

A number above sea level is a positive number, indicating height.

Front

How do you identify a number below sea level?

Back

A number below sea level is a negative number, indicating depth.

Front

What happens to numbers as you move to the right on the number line?

Back

Numbers increase as you move to the right on the number line.

Front

What happens to numbers as you move to the left on the number line?

Back

Numbers decrease as you move to the left on the number line.

Front

How do you compare negative numbers?

Back

The number closer to zero is greater; for example, -1 is greater than -5.

Front

What is the correct order of these numbers from smallest to largest: 6, -2, -8, 8, 2?

Back

-8, -2, 2, 6, 8.

Front

Is -36 greater than -35?

Back

False, -36 is less than -35.