πagarwalmath · 5th grade · Common Core 6.NS.C.6
🥶 Negative numbers
Negative numbers on a number line; opposites; distance from 0
Name: ______________________Date: ____________
1Which number is greater: −1 or 2?
- A2
- B−1
2Which temperature is colder: 6°F or −19°F?
- A6°F
- B−19°F
3Which temperature is colder: −15°F or −4°F?
- A−15°F
- B−4°F
4Which temperature is colder: −17°F or 4°F?
- A4°F
- B−17°F
5Which temperature is colder: 2°F or −8°F?
- A2°F
- B−8°F
6Which temperature is colder: 7°F or −5°F?
- A7°F
- B−5°F
7Which number is greater: −12 or −7?
- A−12
- B−7
8Which temperature is colder: 2°F or −6°F?
- A−6°F
- B2°F
9Which temperature is colder: −15°F or −1°F?
- A−1°F
- B−15°F
10Which temperature is colder: 6°F or −4°F?
- A6°F
- B−4°F
11Which temperature is colder: 2°F or −17°F?
- A2°F
- B−17°F
12Which temperature is colder: 5°F or −17°F?
- A−17°F
- B5°F
Answer key: Negative numbers
- 1. A (2)
- 2. B (−19°F)
- 3. A (−15°F)
- 4. B (−17°F)
- 5. B (−8°F)
- 6. B (−5°F)
- 7. B (−7)
- 8. A (−6°F)
- 9. B (−15°F)
- 10. B (−4°F)
- 11. B (−17°F)
- 12. A (−17°F)
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