Positive and Negative Numbers

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What is a positive number?

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A positive number is a number greater than zero, indicating a quantity or value that is above zero.

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What is a negative number?

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A negative number is a number less than zero, indicating a quantity or value that is below zero.

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What are integers?

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Integers are whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero.

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What happens to numbers as you move to the right on the number line?

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Numbers increase as you move to the right on the number line.

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What happens to numbers as you move to the left on the number line?

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Numbers decrease as you move to the left on the number line.

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Is zero a positive or negative number?

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Zero is neither positive nor negative; it is a neutral number.

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What does it mean to withdraw in terms of numbers?

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To withdraw means to take away or decrease a quantity, which is represented by a negative number.

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If a quarterback loses 5 yards, how is this represented in numbers?

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This is represented as a negative number, -5.

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What is the opposite of a positive number?

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The opposite of a positive number is a negative number.

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What is the sum of a positive number and a negative number?

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The sum can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the values of the numbers.