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1B Arrangement of Directed Numbers on the Number Line

Directed numbers can be represented on a straight line in order of

magnitude. The line is called the number line.
e.g. The horizontal number line is shown below.

A number line
can be extended
endlessly
negative numbers (origin) positive numbers towards the two
directions.

Example 3 Instant Drill 3

Write down the directed numbers represented Write down the directed numbers represented
by A, B and C on the number line below. by D and E on the number line below.

2 units ____ unit

Each scale represents 2 units. Each scale represents ____ unit.

Sol From the number line, A: +4, B: −2, Sol From the number line, D: , E: .
C: −6.

8. Write down the directed numbers 9. Write down the directed numbers
represented by M and N on the number represented by P, Q and R on the number
line below. line below.

Each scale represents ____ unit.

____ units
Each scale represents ____ units.

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