POSITIVE INTEGER
Definition Of Positive Integer
Whole numbers greater than zero are called Positive Integers.
More About Positive Integer
The numbers less than zero are called negative integers.
Positive integers are represented towards left of zero (0) on a number line.
Positive integers are always greater than negative integers.
Video Examples: Positive and Negative Integer Exponents
Example of Positive Integer
In the above figure, the letter R is on the top.
The numbers on the right of zero are positive integers on the number line.
Solved Example on Positive Integer
Ques: Identify the positive integer from the following.
Choices:
A. 5
B. 0.5
C. 5.5
D. 55.5
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Step 1: Whole numbers greater than zero are called Positive Integers.
Step 2: 0.5, 5.5, and 55.5 are the decimal numbers and are not integers.
Step 3: Here, only 5 is the positive integer.
Quick Summary
- Positive integers are whole numbers.
- Positive integers are greater than zero.
- They can be represented on a number line to the right of zero.
🍎 Teacher Insights
Use visual aids like number lines to help students understand the concept. Emphasize the difference between positive integers and other types of numbers.🎓 Prerequisites
- Whole Numbers
- Counting
Check Your Knowledge
Q1: Which of the following is a positive integer?
Q2: Which number is NOT a positive integer?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is zero a positive integer?
A: No, zero is neither positive nor negative. It is an integer, but not a positive one.
Q: Are fractions positive integers?
A: No, positive integers are whole numbers only. Fractions are not integers.