{"id":2300,"date":"2022-04-27T10:56:32","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T10:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test-new\/?page_id=2300"},"modified":"2023-05-10T09:42:29","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T09:42:29","slug":"number-line-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/number-line","title":{"rendered":"Number Line &#8211; Definition, Types, Examples, Facts, FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-00060446-f9df-4934-8086-9a8afd2cc592\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/number-line#0-what-is-a-number-line-in-math>What Is a Number Line in Math?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/number-line#1-different-types-of-numbers-on-a-number-line>Different Types of Numbers on a Number Line<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/number-line#3-fun-facts>Fun Facts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/number-line#4-solved-examples-on-number-line>Solved Examples on Number Line<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/number-line#6-practice-problems-on-number-line>Practice Problems on Number Line<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/number-line#7-frequently-asked-questions-on-number-line>Frequently Asked Questions on Number Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"0-what-is-a-number-line-in-math\">What Is a Number Line in Math?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>In math, a number line can be defined as a pictorial representation of numbers on a straight line. <\/strong>The numbers on a number line are placed sequentially at equal distances along its length. It can be extended infinitely in any direction and is usually represented horizontally.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The numbers on a number line increase as one moves from left to right and decrease on moving from right to left.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Number-Line-1.png\" alt=\"Number line representation\" class=\"wp-image-12181\" title=\"Number line representation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Number-Line-1.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Number-Line-1-300x258.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-games-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 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Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A number line can be used to represent any type of numbers, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/fraction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">fractions<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/decimal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">decimals<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/integers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">integers<\/a>, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Number-Line-2.png\" alt=\"Fractions and Decimals on Number Line\" class=\"wp-image-12182\" title=\"Fractions and Decimals on Number Line\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Number-Line-2.png 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compare numbers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Writing numbers on it makes comparing numbers easier. Numbers on the left are smaller than the numbers on the right of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Number-Line-4.png\" alt=\"Comparing numbers Using Number line \" class=\"wp-image-12185\" title=\"Comparing numbers Using Number line \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Number-Line-4.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Number-Line-4-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>To add\/subtract numbers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A number line can also be used to carry out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/addition\/addition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">addition<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/subtraction\/subtract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">subtraction<\/a>. We move right to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/addition\/add\">add<\/a>, move left to subtract. Let\u2019s have a look.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Number-Line-5.png\" alt=\"Adding and Subtracting on a Number Line\" class=\"wp-image-12186\" title=\"Adding and Subtracting on a Number Line\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Number-Line-5.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Number-Line-5-300x267.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Steps to add\/subtract on a number line:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Locate the first number on the number line.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>To add: <\/strong>move as many steps as the second number to the right.<br><strong>To subtract:<\/strong> move as many steps as the second number to the right.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The number you land on is the answer.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>To multiply\/divide numbers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A number line can also be used to carry out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/multiplication\/multiplication\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">multiplication<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/division\/division\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">division<\/a>. We skip count on a it to show jumps of equal size. Let\u2019s have a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Number-Line-6.png\" alt=\"Multiplying and Dividing on a Number Line\" class=\"wp-image-12184\" title=\"Multiplying and Dividing on a Number Line\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Number-Line-6.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Number-Line-6-300x221.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"3-fun-facts\">Fun Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A number line is usually represented horizontally and can be extended infinitely in any direction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The first mention of the number line as a tool for adding and subtracting is found in the <em>Treatise on Algebra <\/em>by John Wallis. In his work, Wallis describes addition and subtraction on it in terms of moving forward and backward, in the context of a person walking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A blank number line is a visual diagram with no numbers or markers and is essentially used as a tool for solving word problems.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Let us practice number line examples to understand it even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"4-solved-examples-on-number-line\">Solved Examples on Number Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example 1: Compare <\/strong>$\u201325$<strong> and <\/strong>$15$<strong> using a number line.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>: Let\u2019s locate \u201325 and 15 on the number line.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Solved-Examples-1-1.png\" alt=\"Compare Using Number line\" class=\"wp-image-12187\" title=\"Compare Using Number line\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Solved-Examples-1-1.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Solved-Examples-1-1-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Since, $\u201325$ is to the left of $15$,&nbsp; $\u201325 \\lt 15$.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example 2: Add <\/strong>$\u20137 + 7$<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>: Let\u2019s locate \u20137 on the number line and move 7 steps to the right to find the answer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Solved-Examples-2-1.png\" alt=\"Add Using Number line\" class=\"wp-image-12189\" title=\"Add Using Number line\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Solved-Examples-2-1.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Solved-Examples-2-1-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">So, $\u20137 + 7 = 0$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example 3: Subtract <\/strong>$6 $\u2013$ 7$<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>: Let\u2019s locate 8 on the number line and move 11 steps to the left to find the answer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Solved-Examples-3-1.png\" alt=\"Subtract Using Number line\" class=\"wp-image-12190\" title=\"Subtract Using Number line\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Solved-Examples-3-1.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Solved-Examples-3-1-300x191.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">So, $6 $\u2013$ 7 = \u20131$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example 4. Multiply <\/strong>$2 \\times 8$<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>: Starting from 0, let\u2019s make 2 jumps of 8 to the right on the number line to find the answer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Solved-Examples-3-1-1.png\" alt=\"Multiply Using Number line\" class=\"wp-image-12191\" title=\"Multiply Using Number line\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Solved-Examples-3-1-1.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Solved-Examples-3-1-1-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">So, $2 \\times 8 = 16$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"5-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">One can mark positive, negative, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/whole-numbers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">whole numbers<\/a>, and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/rational-numbers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> rational numbers<\/a> with a number line. Numbers appearing on the right side of 0 are positive numbers, and those reflected on the left side of it are negative. Using it, one can compare numbers and carry out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/addition\/arithmetic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">arithmetic operations<\/a> such as: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"6-practice-problems-on-number-line\">Practice Problems on Number Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Number Line - Definition with Examples<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">How can we solve $17 $\u2013$ 6$ on the number line?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Locate 17 and move 6 steps to the right<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Locate 17 and move 6 steps to the left<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Locate 6 and take jumps till you reach 17<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Locate 17 and take jumps till you reach 17<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Locate 17 and move 6 steps to the left<br\/>To subtract on a number line, we locate the first number (17) and move as many steps as the second number (6) to the left. <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">How can we solve $8 \\times 9$ on the number line?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Start at 0, take 8 jumps of 9<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Start at 0, take 8 jumps till 9<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Start at 8, take 8 jumps of 9<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Start at 8, take 9 jumps of 1<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Start at 0, take 8 jumps of 9<br\/>$8 \\times 9$ can be interpreted as 8 times 9 or 8 jumps of 9. So, to multiply on a number line, starting from 0, we would make 8 equal jumps of jump size 9.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Solve $\u20138 + 2$.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$6$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">$10$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">$-10$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">$-6$<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: $-6$<br\/>To solve $\u20138 + 2$, we need to take 2 jumps to the right from $\u20138$. That is, $\u20138 \\Rightarrow \u20137 \\Rightarrow \u20136$. \r\nSo, $\u20138 + 2 = \u20136$.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Solve: $28 \\div 4$<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">4<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">6<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">7<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">8<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 7<br\/>To solve $28 \\div 4$, we need to take jumps of 4, starting from 28 till we reach 0. The number of jumps that we take is the answer. 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The numbers on the it are placed sequentially at equal distances along its length.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-d7f350f3-124a-4a4c-a3e0-fc5671003458\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-d7f350f3-124a-4a4c-a3e0-fc5671003458\"><strong>What are the uses of a number line?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-d7f350f3-124a-4a4c-a3e0-fc5671003458\">\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A number line can be used as a tool for various purposes. For example: to teach number sequence, to compare numbers, and to perform arithmetic operations on numbers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-d7f350f3-124a-4a4c-a3e0-fc5671003458\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-d7f350f3-124a-4a4c-a3e0-fc5671003458\"><strong>How many numbers can be represented in a number line?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-d7f350f3-124a-4a4c-a3e0-fc5671003458\">\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Infinitely, many numbers can be represented on a number line as it can be extended indefinitely on both sides.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-d7f350f3-124a-4a4c-a3e0-fc5671003458\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-d7f350f3-124a-4a4c-a3e0-fc5671003458\"><strong>How are negative and positive integers placed on a number line?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-d7f350f3-124a-4a4c-a3e0-fc5671003458\">\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The positive integers are placed to the right of 0 and the negative integers are placed to the left of 0.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is a Number Line in Math? 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