Positive and Negative Numbers

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What is a positive number?

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

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What is a negative number?

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

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What is zero?

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Zero is the integer that separates positive numbers from negative numbers on the number line.

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Which side of the number line represents positive numbers?

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The right side of the number line represents positive numbers.

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Which side of the number line represents negative numbers?

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The left side of the number line represents negative numbers.

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What does it mean for a number to be below sea level?

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

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What does it mean for a number to be above sea level?

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

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What is the integer representation of 50 feet below sea level?

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-50 ft represents 50 feet below sea level.

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What is the integer representation of 2851 feet above sea level?

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2851 ft represents 2851 feet above sea level.

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What integers are less than 0?

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Negative numbers are less than 0.