Negative 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 a loss or a deficit.

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How do you compare negative numbers?

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To compare negative numbers, the number with the greater absolute value is actually the smaller number. For example, -5 is less than -2.

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What is the smallest number in the set: -15, 0, -5?

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-15 is the smallest number in the set.

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What does it mean if a number is higher than -2?

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A number is higher than -2 if it is closer to zero or positive, such as -1.

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If John has an investment income of -$525 last month and $163 this month, what does this indicate?

Back

This indicates that John gained $163 by selling stocks.

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Arrange the following numbers from least to greatest: 5, 9, 2, 10, -1, 4, 9.

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-1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 10.

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

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When you add a negative number to a positive number, you are effectively subtracting the absolute value of the negative number from the positive number.

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What is the result of -3 + -5?

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The result of -3 + -5 is -8.

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How do you subtract a negative number from a positive number?

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Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its absolute value.