Grade 6 Math - The Number System (IAB)

Grade 6 Math - The Number System (IAB)

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Mathematics

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the absolute value of a number?

Back

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction. For example, the absolute value of -5 is 5, written as |-5| = 5.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you determine the distance between two points on a number line?

Back

The distance between two points on a number line is found by taking the absolute value of the difference between the two numbers. For example, the distance between -3 and 2 is |-3 - 2| = | -5 | = 5.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean for one number to be greater than another on the number line?

Back

A number is greater than another if it is located to the right of that number on the number line. For example, 3 is greater than 1 because 3 is to the right of 1.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between negative numbers and their absolute values?

Back

Negative numbers have the same absolute value as their positive counterparts. For example, |-4| = 4 and |4| = 4.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you compare temperatures in Celsius when some are negative?

Back

To compare temperatures in Celsius, remember that a higher number indicates a warmer temperature. For example, -10°C is warmer than -20°C because -10 is greater than -20.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of zero on the number line?

Back

Zero is the point of reference on the number line. It separates positive numbers (to the right) from negative numbers (to the left).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you tell which of two negative numbers is greater?

Back

To determine which of two negative numbers is greater, compare their absolute values. The number with the smaller absolute value is greater. For example, -3 is greater than -5 because |-3| < |-5|.

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