Negative Numbers on a Number Line Worksheets

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Grade 6CCSS 6.NS.C.6cAnswer key includedPDF · Print

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Easy: Ticks of 1

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First find what each tick mark is worth from the labelled numbers. Then count ticks from a labelled number to the dot, remembering that numbers to the left of 0 are negative.

EasyTicks of 1 MediumTicks of 2 or 5 HardTicks of one half

How to solve it: a worked example

What number does the dot show?

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Each tick mark is 1
Answer

Common mistakes to watch for

Assuming every tick is worth 1.
Counting tick marks from −5 toward 0 as −6, −7 instead of −4, −3.
Dropping the negative sign on a point left of 0.

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FAQ

How do you find the value of each tick mark?

Take two labelled numbers, subtract, and divide by the number of jumps between them. From −10 to 10 in 10 jumps, each tick is 20 ÷ 10 = 2.

Which is greater, a point at −3 or a point at −6?

−3, because it is farther right on the number line.

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