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For math purposes, positive and negative represent opposite actions: addition or subtraction. (Negative numbers are positive values subtracted from zero.) Geometrically, they are equal but separate quadrants.
Electromagnetically, positive and negative represent a charge, created by a surplus of protons or electrons. Under some circumstances these will cancel each other out, as in a neutral atom or molecule. In a magnetic field, they are the opposite sides or poles of a magnet, at which field lines either converge or diverge.
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Does a negative equal a positive?
No. Negative and positive are actually opposites.
What the meaning of opposite in maths for kids to understand?
opposites somehow like a positive number is the opposite of a negative and a negative number is the opposite of a positive
What does the zero mean on the number line?
The separater to make the negative and positive numbers opposites?
What is the set of whole numbers and their opposites are?
The set of integers (ℤ) is the set of the positive whole numbers and their additive opposites (the negative whole numbers).
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.
