This key facts covers What Are Negative Numbers? within Negative Numbers for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Negative Numbers in Number for GCSE Mathematics with 12 exam-style questions and 22 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 2 of 13 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
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Section 2 of 13
Practice
12 questions
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22 flashcards
What Are Negative Numbers?
- Definition: Numbers less than zero
- Symbol: Written with a minus sign in front (−5, −10, −100)
- Position: Appear to the left of 0 on a number line
- Size: The further left, the smaller the number (−8 < −3 < 0 < 3)
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
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