THE NUMBER LINE Lesson 4
Math Vocabulary Number Line – a line that has numbers arranged in order from least to greatest Origin – point 0 on the number line (aka: the starting point) Integer – a whole number and its opposite
The Number Line NegativePositive _______________________________________________ Point of Origin #s less than zero#s greater than zero same # order but typical # order but decrease in sizeincrease in size
Examples… _______________________________________________ A = R = -9 B = S = 2 C =T = -12
Comparing #s on the Number Line Which number is greater?><=
Practice ___________________________________________________ Draw and label the following points on a number line: 1. A = B = 6 3. C = -10 Compare =