Positive and Negative Numbers

Front

What are positive numbers?

Back

Numbers that are greater than 0.

Front

What are negative numbers?

Back

Numbers that are less than 0.

Front

What is the value of 0 on the number line?

Back

Neither positive nor negative.

Front

What happens to numbers as you move to the right on the number line?

Back

Numbers increase.

Front

What happens to numbers as you move to the left on the number line?

Back

Numbers decrease.

Front

What integer represents a temperature of 5 degrees below zero?

Back

-5.

Front

What integer represents a gain of 20 points in a game?

Back

+20.

Front

If a diver is 50 ft below sea level, what integer represents this?

Back

-50 ft.

Front

What is the opposite of a positive number?

Back

A negative number.

Front

Is -1 greater than -5?

Back

Yes, -1 is greater than -5.