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, where each point on the line corresponds to a number.

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What does the position of a number on a number line indicate?

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The position of a number on a number line indicates its value relative to other numbers, with numbers to the right being greater and numbers to the left being smaller.

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What type of number is 14.5?

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14.5 is a rational number because it can be expressed as a fraction (29/2).

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What integer represents sea level on a number line?

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0 represents sea level on a number line.

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What does a negative number represent on a number line?

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A negative number represents a value less than zero, often indicating a loss or a position below a reference point.

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What is the opposite of a number?

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The opposite of a number is its additive inverse, which is the same distance from zero but in the opposite direction on the number line.

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Which integer represents below freezing in degrees Celsius?

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-7 represents below freezing in degrees Celsius.

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How do you identify rational numbers on a number line?

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Rational numbers can be identified on a number line as they can be expressed as fractions or decimals that terminate or repeat.

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What is the significance of 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 can you represent fractions on a number line?

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Fractions can be represented on a number line by dividing the space between whole numbers into equal parts.