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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CCSS.6.NS.C.6A

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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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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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Which is greater: -5 or -3?

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-3 is greater than -5.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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What is zero classified as?

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Zero is neither positive nor negative; it is a neutral number.

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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.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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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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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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If you add a positive number to a negative number, what can happen?

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The result can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the values.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1A

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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 positive, indicating elevation.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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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 negative, indicating depth.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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Is -10 greater than -8?

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No, -10 is less than -8.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B