Compare Positive and Negative Numbers on a Number Line

Front

What is a positive number?

Back

A positive number is a number greater than zero, located to the right of zero on a number line.

Front

What is a negative number?

Back

A negative number is a number less than zero, located to the left of zero on a number line.

Front

How do you compare -9 and -1?

Back

-9 is less than -1, so -9 < -1.

Front

What is the value of -2 on a number line?

Back

-2 is located two units to the left of zero.

Front

Is the statement 'The value of point D is greater than -1' true or false if D = -3?

Back

False, because -3 is less than -1.

Front

How do you compare 11 and -23?

Back

11 is greater than -23, so 11 > -23.

Front

What tool can you use to order and compare integers?

Back

You can use a number line to order and compare integers.

Front

What is the position of 0 on a number line?

Back

0 is the central point on a number line, separating positive and negative numbers.

Front

If a number is greater than -5, what could it be?

Back

It could be any number greater than -5, such as -4, -3, 0, or 3.

Front

What does it mean if two numbers are equal?

Back

It means they have the same value, for example, -2 = -2.