Comparing positive and negative numbers

Front

What is the absolute value of -5?

Back

5

Front

What is the absolute value of 3?

Back

3

Front

Which is greater: |7| or |−7|?

Back

Both are equal.

Front

What is the relationship between positive and negative numbers?

Back

Positive numbers are greater than zero, and negative numbers are less than zero.

Front

What is the result of adding a positive number to a negative number?

Back

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

Front

What is the result of subtracting a negative number from a positive number?

Back

It is the same as adding the positive number.

Front

Is 0 a positive or negative number?

Back

0 is neither positive nor negative.

Front

What does it mean when we say a number is less than another number?

Back

It means it is to the left on the number line.

Front

What does it mean when we say a number is greater than another number?

Back

It means it is to the right on the number line.

Front

If |x| = 4, what are the possible values of x?

Back

x can be 4 or -4.