Understanding Negative Numbers: Exploring Temperature Differences

The video tutorial introduces the concept of negative numbers using a number line. It explains that negative numbers are less than zero and provides examples to illustrate this. The tutorial uses temperature comparisons to demonstrate how negative numbers work, showing that lower negative numbers represent colder temperatures. Two exercises are included to reinforce understanding, asking viewers to compare temperatures using a number line.

What is a negative number?

• A number that is always positive

• A number equal to zero

• A number less than zero

• A number greater than zero

Which of the following statements is true about negative numbers?

• Negative numbers are larger than positive numbers

• Negative numbers are equal to positive numbers

• Negative numbers are smaller than positive numbers

• Negative numbers do not exist

If Moscow is at -6°C and Ontario is at -2°C, which place is colder?

• Moscow

• Ontario

• Both are equally cold

• Cannot be determined

Which temperature is colder: -8°C or -5°C?

• -8°C

• Cannot be determined

• -5°C

• Both are equally cold

Which temperature is colder: -6°C or -7°C?

• -6°C

• -7°C

• Cannot be determined

• Both are equally cold