Positive and Negative Numbers in Real Life

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What is a positive number?

Back

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

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What is a negative number?

Back

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

Front

How do you calculate the net change in price when a price is increased and then discounted?

Back

Net change = Increase - Discount.

Front

If a product's price is increased by $50 and then discounted by $20, what is the net increase?

Back

The net increase is $30.

Front

What does it mean to owe money in terms of negative numbers?

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Owing money is represented as a negative number, indicating a debt.

Front

If you owe $50 and receive $30, how do you find your new balance?

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New balance = -50 + 30 = -20, which means you still owe $20.

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What is the final position of an object after moving in opposite directions?

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Final position = Distance moved in one direction - Distance moved in the opposite direction.

Front

If a car travels 40 miles north and then 20 miles south, what is its final position?

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The final position is 20 miles north.

Front

In what real-life situation would a negative number be used?

Back

Negative numbers are used in accounting to represent a debt or a loss.

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What is the net gain if a football team gains 10 yards and then loses 5 yards?

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The net gain is 5 yards.