Common Core: 6th Grade Math : The Number System

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

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Recognize Opposite Signs Of Numbers As Indicating Locations On Opposite Sides Of 0 On The Number Line: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Ns.C.6a

Select the number that is the opposite of \displaystyle -43

 

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 43

\displaystyle -42

\displaystyle 0

\displaystyle 44

\displaystyle -44

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 43

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 \displaystyle -43 is \displaystyle 43.  As shown from the image, the numbers are on opposite sides of \displaystyle 0 on the number line. 

43

Example Question #6 : Recognize Opposite Signs Of Numbers As Indicating Locations On Opposite Sides Of 0 On The Number Line: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Ns.C.6a

Select the number that is the opposite of \displaystyle -61

 

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle -62

\displaystyle 61

\displaystyle -61

\displaystyle 62

\displaystyle 60

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 61

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 \displaystyle -61 is \displaystyle 61.  As shown from the image, the numbers are on opposite sides of \displaystyle 0 on the number line. 

61

Example Question #7 : Recognize Opposite Signs Of Numbers As Indicating Locations On Opposite Sides Of 0 On The Number Line: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Ns.C.6a

Select the number that is the opposite of \displaystyle 74

 

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle -75

\displaystyle 76

\displaystyle 75

\displaystyle 0

\displaystyle -74

Correct answer:

\displaystyle -74

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 \displaystyle 74 is \displaystyle -74.  As shown from the image, the numbers are on opposite sides of \displaystyle 0 on the number line. 

74

Example Question #2 : Recognize Opposite Signs Of Numbers As Indicating Locations On Opposite Sides Of 0 On The Number Line: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Ns.C.6a

Select the number that is the opposite of \displaystyle 93



Possible Answers:

\displaystyle -94

\displaystyle 95

\displaystyle -95

\displaystyle -93

\displaystyle 94

Correct answer:

\displaystyle -93

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 \displaystyle 93 is \displaystyle -93.  As shown from the image, the numbers are on opposite sides of \displaystyle 0 on the number line. 

93

Example Question #2 : Recognize Opposite Signs Of Numbers As Indicating Locations On Opposite Sides Of 0 On The Number Line: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Ns.C.6a

Select the number that is the opposite of \displaystyle 101

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 102

\displaystyle 0

\displaystyle -102

\displaystyle 103

\displaystyle -101

Correct answer:

\displaystyle -101

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 \displaystyle 101 is \displaystyle -101.  As shown from the image, the numbers are on opposite sides of \displaystyle 0 on the number line. 

101

Example Question #191 : Grade 6

Select the number that is the opposite of \displaystyle 115

 

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 0

\displaystyle 114

\displaystyle -114

\displaystyle -115

\displaystyle -113

Correct answer:

\displaystyle -115

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 \displaystyle 115 is \displaystyle -115.  As shown from the image, the numbers are on opposite sides of \displaystyle 0 on the number line. 

115

Example Question #201 : Grade 6

Select the number that is the opposite of \displaystyle 126

 

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 125

\displaystyle 0

\displaystyle -127

\displaystyle 124

\displaystyle -126

Correct answer:

\displaystyle -126

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 \displaystyle 126 is \displaystyle -126.  As shown from the image, the numbers are on opposite sides of \displaystyle 0 on the number line. 

126

Example Question #202 : Grade 6

Select the number that is the opposite of \displaystyle -23

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 0

\displaystyle 24

\displaystyle -24

\displaystyle 23

\displaystyle -11

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 23

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 \displaystyle -23 is \displaystyle 23.  As shown from the image, the numbers are on opposite sides of \displaystyle 0 on the number line. 

23

Example Question #201 : Grade 6

Select the number that is the opposite of \displaystyle -24

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle -25

\displaystyle 25

\displaystyle 12

\displaystyle 0

\displaystyle 24

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 24

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 \displaystyle -24 is \displaystyle 24.  As shown from the image, the numbers are on opposite sides of \displaystyle 0 on the number line. 

24

Example Question #114 : The Number System

Select the number that is the opposite of \displaystyle -25

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle 25

\displaystyle -26

\displaystyle 24

\displaystyle 26

\displaystyle -24

Correct answer:

\displaystyle 25

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 \displaystyle -25 is \displaystyle 25.  As shown from the image, the numbers are on opposite sides of \displaystyle 0 on the number line. 

25

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