Understanding Positive and Negative Numbers

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These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to comparing positive and negative numbers, using number lines, and understanding their values.

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Positive Numbers

Any fraction, decimal, or whole number that is greater than zero.

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Negative Numbers

Any fraction, decimal, or whole number that is less than zero.

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Number Line

A visual representation that shows a number's distance from zero.

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Zero

A neutral number that is neither positive nor negative.

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Greater vs. Smaller in Negative Numbers

The further a negative number is from zero, the smaller it is; e.g., -2 is greater than -5.

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Greater vs. Smaller in Positive Numbers

The further a positive number is from zero, the greater it is; e.g., 4 is greater than 1.