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.
Question 5
5.
The letters a, b, c, and d all represent integers.
Which letters represent NEGATIVE integers?
Question 6
6.
The letters a, b, c, and d all represent integers.
Which letters represent POSITIVE integers?
Question 7
7.
b and c are the same distance from zero. What are these called?
Question 8
8.
Graph these numbers and their opposites.
1.5 -3.5 1/2
You should have 6 points on your number line.
Question 9
9.
Write a positive or negative number to represent the situation:
3 degrees below 0
Question 10
10.
Write a positive or negative number to represent the situation:
6 feet above sea level
Question 11
11.
Write a positive or negative number to represent the situation:
lost 5 pounds
Question 12
12.
CHALLENGE: What is the opposite of the opposite of -4?