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What are 10 real life situations do we use negative numbers?
Negative numbers are often used when there are opposites; in this case, one of the opposites is assigned positive numbers, the other, negative numbers. For example, you might:* Use positive numbers for positions above sea level, and negative for below sea level. * Use positive numbers for money you have in your bank account; negative numbers for money you owe others. * Use positive numbers for northern latitudes, and negative numbers for southern latitudes. Or vice versa. * There are lots of other situations where opposites are involved, but you probably get the idea.
Which countries use negative and positive numbers?
I am glad you asked, I had some homework on positive and negative numbers and needed info, the countries that use these kind of numbers are definitely USA and the UK.
What is the difference between a positive and a negative number?
positive numbers are above zero (---1---2---3---etc.) negative numbers are below zero (-1, -2, -3, etc.) pf course positive numbers are more popular in use.. fot the younger generations at least.
Is -2 a factor of 2?
Yes, technically, since -2 x -2 = 2. We generally don't use negative factors of positive numbers. We do list negative factors of negative numbers.
Where do you use negative numbers at home or work?
Whenever you keep a budget, comparing income to spending, you are adding positive and negative values.
