Measuring Number Line

Which method can you use to decide which of several integers has the greatest value?

• The integer with the greatest value is the one that has the greatest absolute value.

• The integer with the greatest value is one that is farthest from zero on the number line.

• The integer with the greatest value is the one that is farthest to the right on the number line.

• The integer with the greatest value is the one that is farthest to the left on the number line.

Plot -2 3/4 on the number line. Which location correctly shows this location?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Plot 3 1/4 on the number line. Which location correctly shows this location?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which location correctly shows the rational number shown (-1/2)?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Look at the model below. Which number is best represented by the model?

• -2 + 5 = 3

• 5 - 2 = 3

• -2 + ( -3 ) = -5

• -2 + ( - 3 ) = - 5

Which statement is NOT true?

• Zero is neither negative nor positive integer

• +6 is larger than +4

• -3 and +3 have the same distance from zero.

• -5 is greater than +5

• A
• B
• C
• D

What is the value of E?

• -1

• -2

• 1

• 2

Which location correctly shows the rational number shown (-4.5)?

• A

• B

• C

• D

A scuba diver is 9.5 meters below sea level. Which letter correctly shows the scuba diver's location?

• A

• B

• C

• D