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The Other Side of Zero

CBSE · Class 6 · Mathematics

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Introduction to Negative Numbers and Integers

  • Numbers exist to the left of zero on the number line - these are negative numbers
  • Negative numbers are written with a '-' sign (e.g., -1, -2, -3)
  • Integers include all positive numbers, negative numbers, and zero: ..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...
2

Comparing and Ordering Integers

  • On the number line, smaller numbers are to the left of larger numbers
  • All negative numbers are less than zero
  • All positive numbers are greater than zero
3

Addition of Integers

  • Addition can be interpreted as movement on number line
  • Starting Position + Movement = Target Position
  • Adding positive number means moving right on number line
4

Subtraction of Integers

  • Subtraction means: Target Position - Starting Position = Movement needed
  • Subtraction can be converted to addition using additive inverse
  • Subtracting a negative number equals adding its positive counterpart

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Integers are the set of wholeThe number line extends beyond zeroEvery integer has an additive inverseAdding integers follows specific rulesSubtraction can be understood as finding

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