Placing Positive and Negative Decimals on a Number Line

Where should the orange dot be placed to represent negative 0.6 on the number line?

• Between negative 1 and negative 1.5

• Between 0 and 0.5

• Between 0 and negative 0.5

• Between negative 0.5 and negative 1

What is the value of the orange dot if it is placed a little more negative than negative 0.5?

• Negative 0.8

• Negative 0.7

• Negative 0.6

• Negative 0.4

If the orange dot is at 1.9, how far is it from 2?

• 0.1

• 0.4

• 0.3

• 0.2

On a number line with the same scale, where would 1.9 be located?

• Between 2 and 2.5

• Between 0.5 and 1

• Between 1.5 and 2

• Between 1 and 1.5

What is the importance of checking the scale on the number line?

• To determine the length of the number line

• To find the midpoint of the number line

• To identify the starting point of the number line

• To ensure the dot is placed at the correct position

Where should the orange dot be placed to represent 0.5 on the number line?

• At the midpoint between 1 and 2

• At the midpoint between 0 and 1

• At the midpoint between -1 and -2

• At the midpoint between 0 and -1

What is the value of the orange dot if it is placed halfway between 0 and 1?

• 0.25

• 0.75

• 0.5

• 1