Negative Numbers in Context

• 2013, 0, 6

• negative 43.6

• minus 43.6

The lowest point on earth that is on dry land is the shore of the Dead Sea which is 423 m below sea level. Represent this altitude using a negative number

• negative 423m

• minus 423m

• -423m

In a quiz, 1 point is deducted for each incorrect answer. Represent the deduction of 1 point using a negative number.

• negative 1

• minus 1

• 1-

• -1

A company suffers a loss or a deficit of $10,000 in the year 2013. Represent this loss using a negative number.

• negative10000

• minus 10000

• ($10,000)

• -$10000

Fill in with < or >.

(a) -3 ____ -5

• <

• >

Fill in with < or >.

(a) -7 ____ -2

• <

• >