Negative Integer
Definition of Negative Integer

• A number which is less than zero but not a Fraction or a decimal is called a Negative Integer.

More about Negative Integer

• The negative integers are commonly denoted as .
• It is represented by putting ‘-’ sign before the number.
• For each positive integer, there is a negative integer, and these integers are called opposites.
• It is shown to the left of zero on a number line.

Examples of Negative Integer

• In the number Line shown above, the negative integers are – 1, - 2, - 3, - 4, - 5, - 6, - 7, - 8, and so on.
• Suppose a man gained $700 in one transaction and lost $1050 in another transaction. Then, overall he made $- 350 where ‘+’ sign indicates profit and ‘-’ sign indicates loss.
• The Value of the temperature 8 degrees below zero is - 8 degrees.

Solved Example on Negative Integer

Identify the number Line that has an arrow indicating the location of negative Integer - 3.

Choices:
A. Number Line 4
B. Number Line 3
C. Number Line 2
D. Number Line 1
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Step 1: The Integer - 3 is located 3 units to the left of zero.
Step 2: Move 3 units to the left of zero to indicate - 3 by an arrow as shown in number Line 4.
Step 3: Number Line 4 is the number Line that has an arrow indicating the location of - 3.

Related Terms for Negative Integer

• Decimal
• Fraction
• Less than
• Number
• Number Line
• Zero

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