Negative

Definition

Negative refers to values less than zero or opposite in direction. It indicates a downward or decreasing trend.

Imagine having $10 in your pocket but owing someone $20. Your financial situation would be negative because you have more debt than money available.

Positive: Values greater than zero or indicating an upward or increasing trend.

Absolute Value: The distance between a number and zero on the number line, always resulting in non-negative values.

Opposite Sign: When two numbers have different signs (one positive and one negative).

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