Properties of Numbers Flashcard

Front

What is the result when a number and its additive inverse are added together?

Back

Zero

Front

What is another term for the starting point on the number line?

Back

Zero

Front

What does moving to the right on the number line represent?

Back

Adding a positive number

Front

What is the absolute value of -3?

Back

3

Front

Where are negative numbers represented on a number line?

Back

On the left side

Front

What is an additive inverse?

Back

A number that, when added to the original number, results in zero.

Front

What is the absolute value of a number?

Back

The distance of the number from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

Front

What does moving to the left on the number line represent?

Back

Subtracting a positive number.

Front

What is the result of adding a positive number to zero?

Back

The positive number itself.

Front

What is the result of subtracting a positive number from a positive number?

Back

It depends on the values; it can be zero or a positive/negative number.