Positive & Negative Numbers

Front

What are positive numbers?

Back

Positive numbers are numbers greater than zero. They are located to the right of zero on the number line.

Front

What are negative numbers?

Back

Negative numbers are numbers less than zero. They are located to the left of zero on the number line.

Front

What is zero in terms of positive and negative numbers?

Back

Zero is neither positive nor negative. It is the neutral point on the number line.

Front

Which is smaller: -5 or -3?

Back

-5 is smaller than -3.

Front

What does it mean to add a negative number?

Back

Adding a negative number is the same as subtracting a positive number.

Front

What does it mean to subtract a negative number?

Back

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number.

Front

What is the sum of -7 and 2?

Back

-7 + 2 = -5.

Front

What is the sum of -3 and -4?

Back

-3 + -4 = -7.

Front

Which is larger: -1 or -10?

Back

-1 is larger than -10.

Front

What is the result of -12 + 5?

Back

-12 + 5 = -7.