Concept 2 of 8Foundation
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A number line shows integers in order. Negatives go LEFT, positives go RIGHT of zero.
The further left, the smaller the number. So –10 < –3 < 0 < 2 < 9.
The absolute value |x| is the distance from 0 (always positive). |−7| = 7, |5| = 5.
Example
Which is larger: –8 or –3?
–3 is larger (closer to zero, further right).
–3 is larger (closer to zero, further right).
💡 Tip:Temperature: –12°C feels COLDER than –3°C (more negative = smaller).
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5 questions to check what you just read.
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- Q1.Which number is farthest from 0: −7, 3, 5, −2?
- Q2.Order from smallest to largest: −3, 1, −5, 0.
- Q3.|−8| equals:
- Q4.Which is greater: −10 or −3?
- Q5.Distance between −4 and 3 on the number line: