1. Negative Numbers and the Number Line

2. Unit 2 - Negative Numbers

3. Vocabulary Negative Number – a number that is less than zero.
Opposite – having the same numeral but different signs.
Example: -6 is the opposite of 6

4. Integer Words & Phrases
Positive
Negative
Above sea level
Credit
Gain
Below zero
Income
Profit
Receives
Below sea level
Debit
Loss
Above zero
Spends
Withdraws
Expenses
Write a check for

5. Write a positive or negative number to represent each situation
1. 36˚F below zero
- 36˚F
2. A debit of $10,540
- $10,540
3. 29,035 feet below sea level
- 29,035 feet
A gain of 45 yards
+45 yards

6. Complete the Number Line Example
On horizontal number lines, numbers to the left of zero are negative.

7. Draw the Number Line Example
Draw a horizontal number line to represent each set of numbers.
-9, -5, -4, -2, 1, 3, 5

8. Draw the Number Line Example
Draw a vertical number line to represent each set of numbers.
-1, 3, -4, 2, 0, -6, -2
On vertical number lines, numbers below zero are negative.

9. Find the Opposite of Each Number Example10
-10 15
3. 86
-86
-135
135
-12 12
295
-295

10. Writing Inequalities Example
Complete each inequality using < or >. Use a number line to help you.

11. Find the Opposite of Each Number Independent Practice
Find the opposite of each number. Place both the number and its opposite on a number line. 5 -5
2. -8 8