Negative Numbers Math

-51 - (-10)

60 + (-50)

-95 - (-65)

56 - (-10)

Which of the following is a correct way to compare two negative integers?

• They are always equal

• The one closer to zero is bigger

• The one with the larger absolute value is bigger

• The one further from zero is bigger

What separates positive numbers from negative numbers on the number line?

• 1

• Infinity

• Zero

• -1

Which is bigger: -2 or -3?

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

• -3

• -2

How can numbers be less than zero?

• By being whole numbers only

• By being greater than infinity

• By being on the right side of the number line

• By representing values below a reference point, like sea level

Which of the following examples uses negative numbers?

• All of the above

• Money owed

• Height above sea level

• Temperature above freezing

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