Positive and negative numbers can also be used to show an amount above or below a certain point. Students at Taft Middle School have a goal of collecting 1,000 pounds of recycling material each month. Complete the table.
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Question 5
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The letters a, b, c, and d all represent integers.
Which letters represent NEGATIVE integers?
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Question 6
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The letters a, b, c, and d all represent integers.
Which letters represent POSITIVE integers?
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Question 7
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b and c are the same distance from zero. What are these called?
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Question 8
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Graph these numbers and their opposites.
1.5 -3.5 1/2
You should have 6 points on your number line.
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Question 9
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Write a positive or negative number to represent the situation:
3 degrees below 0
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Question 10
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Write a positive or negative number to represent the situation:
6 feet above sea level
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Question 11
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Write a positive or negative number to represent the situation:
lost 5 pounds
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Question 12
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CHALLENGE: What is the opposite of the opposite of -4?