Number Lines

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What is a number line?

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A number line is a straight line that represents numbers in order. It helps us see the size of numbers and how they relate to each other.

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What does the green box represent in a number line problem?

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The green box usually represents a missing number that needs to be identified based on the numbers around it.

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What does the red box represent in a number line problem?

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The red box usually represents another missing number that needs to be identified based on the numbers around it.

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How do you find a missing number on a number line?

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To find a missing number, look at the numbers before and after the box. The missing number is usually between them.

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If the numbers on a number line are 10 and 20, what could be a number in between?

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A number in between could be 15.

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What is the smallest number on a number line?

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The smallest number on a number line can be any number, but it is often represented as zero.

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What is the largest number on a number line?

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The largest number on a number line can be any number, as number lines go on forever.

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What does it mean if a number is to the left of another number on a number line?

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If a number is to the left, it is smaller than the number to the right.

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What does it mean if a number is to the right of another number on a number line?

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If a number is to the right, it is larger than the number to the left.

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What is an example of a number that comes after 6 on a number line?

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An example of a number that comes after 6 is 7.