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Define the set of negative numbers
publish date: 2025/12/12 10:46:46.356091 UTC
To describe a temperature of 2 degrees below zero, $50 overdrawn, or 600 feet below sea level, we need to use (1). All (2) are (3) than 0, and they are written using a (4) sign.
Please drag and drop the selected option in the right place or type it instead
positive numbers
negative numbers
less
greater
negative
positive
Correct Answer
(1) negative numbers
(2) negative numbers
(3) less
(4) negative
Explanation
| In words | In symbols | Read as |
| 2 degrees below zero | -2 | negative two |
| $50 overdrawn | -50 | negative fifty |
| 600 feet below sea level | -600 | negative six hundred |
Reference
Mathematics for college students, go-math-science.com