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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)
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Which of these statements is true?
Aisha's bank account shows a balance of -45 pounds. She deposits 70 pounds. Explain what her new balance is and what the negative sign meant originally.
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