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Negative numbers are extremely important for indicating deficit.
If I have a certain number of bricks, and a certain number needed for a house, then if I do a simple sum and find that the number of bricks left over after building the house will be -320, then I know I don't have enough bricks, and need to buy 320 before the house can be built.
If I get a bank statement that says my current balance is -£89 then this means I owe the bank £89.
If I work out the percentage change in the number of people dying from flu each year, and it comes to -1.4%, then I know fewer and fewer people are dying from flu, and whatever action is being taken seems to be working.
These are just 3 examples in which negative numbers are very important.
What else can I help you with?
Is a negative a whole numbers?
No. Whole numbers are counting numbers and zero.
Is a mean of a set of negative numbers always negative?
Yes, the mean of a set of negative numbers is always negative. The mean is calculated by summing all the numbers and then dividing by the count of numbers. Since all the numbers in the set are negative, their sum will also be negative, resulting in a negative mean.
What do you know about negative numbers?
What do I know about negative numbers? A lot.
Why do we have negative numbers?
We have negative numbers, because if there were no negative numbers, people wouldn't lose profit, they would always gain.
Is the answer still negative if both numbers that are being added are negative?
Yes, if you are adding two negative numbers then the answer will be a negative. However, if you are multiplying or dividing two negative numbers then the answer will be a positive number.
Why are negative numbers important?
Negative numbers are simply a continuation of the number line past zero. They indicate a deficit. Without negative numbers, you would not be able to do simple things, such as subtract 5 from 3.
When are negative numbers used and why are they important?
They are used in accoutancy, temperature and alot of other places
What is the sign of the product of a three negative numbers?
The product of three negative numbers is negative.
What type of numbers is the sum of two negative numbers?
They will be negative numbers as for example -5+(-7) = -12
Is a negative a whole numbers?
No. Whole numbers are counting numbers and zero.
What is the sign of product of three negative numbers?
The product of three negative numbers is negative.
Where do you see negative numbers?
Where do we see negative numbers
Is a mean of a set of negative numbers always negative?
Yes, the mean of a set of negative numbers is always negative. The mean is calculated by summing all the numbers and then dividing by the count of numbers. Since all the numbers in the set are negative, their sum will also be negative, resulting in a negative mean.
What set does a negative fraction belong to?
It belongs to the set of negative rational numbers, negative real numbers, fractionall numbers, rational numbers, real numbers.
Are all negative numbers are rational?
No, not all negative numbers are rational. There are many negative numbers that are irrational, just like the positive numbers.
What do you know about negative numbers?
What do I know about negative numbers? A lot.
Can rational numbers not be negative?
Rational numbers can be negative or positive.
