Negative Numbers Real Examples

{…,−3,−2,−1,0,1,2,3,…}, These numbers are called:

• Natural Numbers

• Whole Numbers

• Integers

• Fractions

Which point on the number line is located at the opposite of 2?

• R

• L

• M

I withdrew 20 dollars from my bank account.

• 20

• -20

What is the opposite of 3?

• -3

• 0

• 3

• 1/3

A number LESS than 0.

• positive number

• negative number

• integer

• signed number

Owe $20

• Positive

• Negative

• Zero

Which situation is best represented with a negative integer? (a)  

• 68 degrees above zero

• A growth of 4 inches

• Earnings of $28

• 78 feet below sea level

LESS than 0.

• positive integer

• negative integer

• fraction

• signed number

Express an integer: a debt of $50

• 50

• -50

• F
• G
• H
• J