Exploring Integer Placement on a Number Line

The video tutorial explains how to plot integers on a number line, emphasizing the importance of equal spacing between integers. It covers plotting both positive and negative integers, with specific examples like zero, negative one, and positive six. The tutorial also clarifies that zero is not always required on the number line but is used in this example. The instructor demonstrates how to maintain equal distances between integers and highlights the mirror-like nature of the number line around zero.

What is the primary purpose of a number line?

• To display fractions

• To measure distances

• To represent shapes

• To show the order of integers

Why is it not always necessary to place zero in the center of a number line?

• Because zero is not important

• Because the number line can start from any integer

• Because zero is not an integer

• Because zero is always at the end

How many positive spots are needed to the right of zero in this example?

• Seven

• Six

• Five

• Three

What is crucial when marking distances between integers on a number line?

• Keeping them the same distance apart

• Placing them randomly

• Ignoring the distances

• Making them different sizes

What direction do positive numbers go on a number line?

• Downwards

• Upwards

• To the left

• To the right

How do you plot the integer zero on a number line?

• Place a dot at the top

• Place a dot at the center

• Place a dot at the far right

• Place a dot at the far left

Where would you place negative one on a number line?

• Two spots to the left of zero

• Two spots to the right of zero

• One spot to the left of zero

• One spot to the right of zero

How do you ensure the accuracy of plotting integers on a number line?

• By placing dots randomly

• By guessing the positions

• By using a ruler

• By marking equal distances

What is the mirror effect at zero on a number line?

• Positive and negative numbers reflect each other

• Zero is duplicated

• Numbers change places

• Numbers disappear

What should you remember about the placement of positive and negative numbers?

• Both positive and negative numbers go to the left

• Both positive and negative numbers go to the right

• Positive numbers go to the right and negative numbers go to the left

• Positive numbers go to the left and negative numbers go to the right