Positive and Negative Numbers Word Problems

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What is a positive number?

Back

A positive number is a number greater than zero.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6A

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What is a negative number?

Back

A negative number is a number less than zero.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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How do you calculate the total amount spent if you have a positive balance and end up with a negative balance?

Back

Subtract the final balance from the initial balance to find the amount spent.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the absolute value of a number?

Back

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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How do you compare temperatures in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit?

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Temperatures can be compared by converting them to the same scale and then determining which is higher or lower.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

Front

What does it mean for a number to be closest to zero?

Back

The number with the smallest absolute value is considered closest to zero.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7C

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How do you determine the distance between two points on a number line?

Back

Subtract the smaller number from the larger number to find the distance between them.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the process for ordering numbers from smallest to largest?

Back

Identify the smallest number and then sequentially find the next smallest until all numbers are ordered.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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How do you interpret a negative temperature?

Back

A negative temperature indicates a temperature below the freezing point of water.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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What is the significance of zero in relation to positive and negative numbers?

Back

Zero acts as the dividing point between positive and negative numbers on the number line.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6A