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The Other Side of Zero

CBSE · Class 6 · Mathematics

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Card 1Introduction to Integers

What are integers? Give examples.

Answer

Integers are the set of all whole numbers including positive numbers, negative numbers, and zero. They are written as: ..., -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, ... Examples: -5, 0, 7, -12, 25

Card 2Positive and Negative Numbers

What is a positive number and how is it written?

Answer

A positive number is a number greater than zero. It is written with a '+' sign in front (like +5) or without any sign (like 5). Positive numbers represent quantities above a reference point or increas

Card 3Positive and Negative Numbers

What is a negative number and how is it written?

Answer

A negative number is a number less than zero. It is written with a '-' sign in front (like -5). Negative numbers represent quantities below a reference point or decreases.

Card 4Zero

Is zero a positive or negative number?

Answer

Zero is neither positive nor negative. It is the neutral number that separates positive numbers from negative numbers on the number line.

Card 5Additive Inverse

What is the additive inverse of a number? Give examples.

Answer

The additive inverse of a number is another number that when added to the original number gives zero. Examples: The additive inverse of 7 is -7 because 7 + (-7) = 0. The additive inverse of -5 is 5 be

Card 6Number Line

How do you arrange integers on a number line?

Answer

On a number line, negative numbers are placed to the left of zero, and positive numbers are placed to the right of zero. The numbers increase as we move from left to right: ..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3

Card 7Comparing Integers

Compare: -5 and -2. Which is greater?

Answer

-2 is greater than -5. On the number line, -2 is to the right of -5. Remember: for negative numbers, the number closer to zero is always greater. So -2 > -5.

Card 8Addition of Integers

What does (+3) + (+5) equal?

Answer

(+3) + (+5) = +8. When adding two positive numbers, add their values and the result is positive.

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