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Worksheets›Grade 6›Number system›Comparing positive and negative numbers

Comparing Positive and Negative Numbers Worksheets

Free printable worksheets with answer keys. Pick a level, preview the questions, then open the sheet to swap or delete any single question.

Grade 6CCSS 6.NS.C.7aAnswer key includedPDF · Print
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Easy: Integers

  1. 1.−14-14−14 ‾\underline{\hspace{2.2em}}​ −5-5−5
  2. 2.−4-4−4 ‾\underline{\hspace{2.2em}}​ 222
  3. 3.000 ‾\underline{\hspace{2.2em}}​ −9-9−9
  4. 4.−17-17−17 ‾\underline{\hspace{2.2em}}​ −5-5−5
  5. 5.181818 ‾\underline{\hspace{2.2em}}​ −14-14−14
  6. 6.−16-16−16 ‾\underline{\hspace{2.2em}}​ −15-15−15
Preview shows 6 of 12 questions. Every sheet is new; open it to change any question.

Worksheet variations

On a number line, numbers grow from left to right, so −8 < −3 even though 8 > 3. Absolute value is distance from 0, so evaluate it first: |−8| = 8 > 3.

Easy222 ‾\underline{\hspace{2.2em}}​ −5-5−5IntegersMediumWhich temperature is colder: −12-12−12 ∘C^\circ \mathrm{C}∘C or 121212 ∘C?^\circ \mathrm{C}?∘C?DecimalsHard−13-13−13 ‾\underline{\hspace{2.2em}}​ ∣13∣|13|∣13∣With absolute values

How to solve it: a worked example

Compare. Write <, > or =.

  1. StartWhich elevation is higher: 111111 m or −15-15−15 m?
  2. The number farther right on the number line is greater−15-15−15 <<< 111111
  3. Answer111111 m

Common mistakes to watch for

  • Thinking −8 is greater than −3 because 8 is greater than 3.
  • Comparing an absolute value without evaluating it first.
  • Forgetting that |−5| and 5 are equal.

Tip: tick “Step-by-step answer key” in the generator to print each step for marking.

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FAQ

Which is greater, −2.5 or −2.1?

−2.1, because it is to the right of −2.5 on the number line (closer to 0).

How do you compare |−6| and 4?

Evaluate the absolute value first: |−6| = 6, and 6 > 4, so |−6| > 4.

Is every worksheet different?

Yes. Numbers are generated each time, and the answer key is calculated for that sheet. Swap any single question and its answer updates too.

Can I mix comparing positive and negative numbers with other skills?

Yes. In the generator, add more skills; each gets its own section on the sheet with its own instructions.

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