Rational Numbers Negative

Which of the following numbers is/are located to the left of the number –17 on a number line? Select all that apply.

• -2

• -21

• 21

• -19

• -31

Where is −5.7 on a number line?

• between −6 and −3

• between −3 and 3

• between 6 and 9

• between −9 and −6

These four numbers are plotted on a number line. Which is the correct ordering on the number line, from left to right?

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The left side of this number line is:

• Positive.

• Negative.

• Neither positive nor negative.

Fill in the blank with the correct sign >, < , or =
-3.4  ________ -2.5

• >

• <

• =

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A NEGATIVE RATIONAL NUMBER?

• -5/8

• -3/-6

• -(-4)/-9

• 4/-(-9)

A submarine travels 875 feet below sea level. Should the depth be represented by a positive number or a negative number? Explain your reasoning.

Negative Numbers are always _________ 

• Less than Zero

• Greater than zero

• To the Right of Zero

• Natural numbers

Which comparison symbol should be placed between the two numbers?
-1.98                 -1.97

• <

• >

• =

  A submarine is traveling level at -80 feet below the surface of the sea.  The Captain gives orders to dive the submarine to a depth six times their current level and an additional -10 feet.  What is the new cruising level?

• -240 feet

• -470 feet

• -480 feet

• -490 feet

• -540 feet