Negative and Positive numbers

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What is a negative number?

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A negative number is a number that is less than zero, often used to represent values below a reference point, such as sea level or temperatures below freezing.

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What is a positive number?

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A positive number is a number that is greater than zero, representing values above a reference point.

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What does the number line represent?

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The number line is a visual representation of numbers, where positive numbers are to the right of zero and negative numbers are to the left.

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What integer represents a temperature of -12 degrees?

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-12 is the integer that represents a temperature of -12 degrees.

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How do you compare negative numbers?

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When comparing negative numbers, the number closer to zero is greater. For example, -2 is greater than -5.

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What is the sum of -3 and 5?

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The sum of -3 and 5 is 2.

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What is the product of -4 and 3?

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The product of -4 and 3 is -12.

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What happens when you add a positive number to a negative number?

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When you add a positive number to a negative number, you move towards zero on the number line.

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What is the absolute value of -7?

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The absolute value of -7 is 7.

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What is the difference between -10 and -4?

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The difference between -10 and -4 is -6.