Number Lines

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What is a number line?

Back

A number line is a straight line that represents numbers in order, with equal spacing between them. It typically includes positive numbers, negative numbers, and zero.

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How do you order numbers from greatest to least?

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To order numbers from greatest to least, compare each number and arrange them starting from the highest value down to the lowest.

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What is the opposite of a positive number?

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The opposite of a positive number is its negative counterpart. For example, the opposite of 10 is -10.

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How do you compare two negative numbers?

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To compare two negative numbers, the number that is closer to zero is greater. For example, -3 is greater than -5.

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What does it mean to owe money?

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To owe money means to have a debt or obligation to pay someone a certain amount.

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What is the value of -2 on a number line?

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-2 is located two units to the left of zero on a number line.

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How do you find the greatest number in a set?

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To find the greatest number in a set, compare all the numbers and identify the highest value.

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What is the value of 0 on a number line?

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0 is the central point on a number line, separating positive numbers from negative numbers.

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How do you represent a number less than zero?

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

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What is the relationship between -1 and -3?

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-1 is greater than -3 because it is closer to zero on the number line.