Number Line

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What is a number line?

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A number line is a straight line that represents numbers in a sequential order, with equal intervals between them.

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What does the term 'integer' mean?

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, but does not include fractions or decimals.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator of the fraction by the same non-zero number.

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Where is the number 0 located on a number line?

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The number 0 is located at the center of the number line, separating positive numbers from negative numbers.

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How do you represent negative numbers on a number line?

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Negative numbers are represented to the left of zero on a number line.

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How do you represent positive numbers on a number line?

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Positive numbers are represented to the right of zero on a number line.

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What is the distance between two numbers on a number line?

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The distance between two numbers on a number line is the absolute value of the difference between them.