Plotting Integers on a 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 order, with positive numbers to the right of zero and negative numbers to the left.

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What does the term 'positive integer' mean?

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A positive integer is a whole number greater than zero, such as 1, 2, 3, etc.

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What does the term 'negative integer' mean?

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A negative integer is a whole number less than zero, such as -1, -2, -3, etc.

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What is zero on a number line?

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Zero is the neutral point on a number line, separating positive numbers from negative numbers.

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How do you identify positive numbers on a number line?

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

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How do you identify negative numbers on a number line?

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

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What is the smallest integer on a number line?

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The smallest integer is negative infinity, but in practical terms, it depends on the context of the problem.

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What does it mean to plot a number on a number line?

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To plot a number means to mark its position on the number line according to its value.

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What is the value of the point located at -3 on a number line?

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The value of the point located at -3 is negative three.

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If a point is located at 6 on a number line, what is its value?

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The value of the point located at 6 is positive six.