Common Core: 6th Grade Math : Recognize Opposite Signs of Numbers as Indicating Locations on Opposite Sides of 0 on the Number Line: CCSS.Math.Content.6.NS.C.6a

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Common Core: 6th Grade Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #175 : The Number System

Select the number that is the opposite of 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

If the original number is negative, the opposite number will be the positive value of that same number. Vise versa, if the original number is positive, the opposite number will be the negative value of the same number. 

In this case, the opposite of  is .  As shown from the image, the numbers are on opposite sides of  on the number line.

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Example Question #176 : The Number System

Select the number that is the opposite of 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

If the original number is negative, the opposite number will be the positive value of that same number. Vise versa, if the original number is positive, the opposite number will be the negative value of the same number. 

In this case, the opposite of  is .  As shown from the image, the numbers are on opposite sides of  on the number line.

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Example Question #173 : The Number System

Select the number that is the opposite of 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

If the original number is negative, the opposite number will be the positive value of that same number. Vise versa, if the original number is positive, the opposite number will be the negative value of the same number. 

In this case, the opposite of  is .  As shown from the image, the numbers are on opposite sides of  on the number line.

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Example Question #177 : The Number System

Select the number that is the opposite of 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

If the original number is negative, the opposite number will be the positive value of that same number. Vise versa, if the original number is positive, the opposite number will be the negative value of the same number. 

In this case, the opposite of  is .  As shown from the image, the numbers are on opposite sides of  on the number line.

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Example Question #178 : The Number System

Select the number that is the opposite of 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

If the original number is negative, the opposite number will be the positive value of that same number. Vise versa, if the original number is positive, the opposite number will be the negative value of the same number. 

In this case, the opposite of  is .  As shown from the image, the numbers are on opposite sides of  on the number line.

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Example Question #181 : The Number System

Select the number that is the opposite of 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

If the original number is negative, the opposite number will be the positive value of that same number. Vise versa, if the original number is positive, the opposite number will be the negative value of the same number. 

In this case, the opposite of  is .  As shown from the image, the numbers are on opposite sides of  on the number line.

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Example Question #182 : The Number System

Select the number that is the opposite of 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

If the original number is negative, the opposite number will be the positive value of that same number. Vise versa, if the original number is positive, the opposite number will be the negative value of the same number. 

In this case, the opposite of  is .  As shown from the image, the numbers are on opposite sides of  on the number line.

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Example Question #262 : Grade 6

Select the number that is the opposite of 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

If the original number is negative, the opposite number will be the positive value of that same number. Vise versa, if the original number is positive, the opposite number will be the negative value of the same number. 

In this case, the opposite of  is .  As shown from the image, the numbers are on opposite sides of  on the number line.

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Example Question #183 : The Number System

Select the number that is the opposite of 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

If the original number is negative, the opposite number will be the positive value of that same number. Vise versa, if the original number is positive, the opposite number will be the negative value of the same number. 

In this case, the opposite of  is .  As shown from the image, the numbers are on opposite sides of  on the number line.

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Example Question #264 : Grade 6

Select the number that is the opposite of 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

If the original number is negative, the opposite number will be the positive value of that same number. Vise versa, if the original number is positive, the opposite number will be the negative value of the same number. 

In this case, the opposite of  is .  As shown from the image, the numbers are on opposite sides of  on the number line.

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