Negative Numbers

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What is a negative number?

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A negative number is a number that is less than zero, often used to represent a loss or a deficit.

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How do you compare negative numbers?

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When comparing negative numbers, the number that is further to the left on the number line is smaller. For example, -9 is less than -7.

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What is the relationship between positive and negative numbers?

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Positive numbers are greater than zero, while negative numbers are less than zero. Any positive number is greater than any negative number.

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

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Adding a negative number to a positive number decreases the value of the positive number.

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

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Subtracting a negative number from a positive number increases the value of the positive number.

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How do you arrange negative numbers in order?

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To arrange negative numbers in order from smallest to largest, list them from the most negative to the least negative.

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What is the smallest integer?

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The smallest integer is negative infinity, as integers extend infinitely in the negative direction.

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What is the absolute value of a negative number?

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The absolute value of a negative number is its distance from zero on the number line, expressed as a positive number.

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What is the result of multiplying two negative numbers?

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The result of multiplying two negative numbers is a positive number.

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What is the result of dividing a negative number by a positive number?

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Dividing a negative number by a positive number results in a negative number.