Working with Positive Numbers

Learn how to understand, locate, and work with positive numbers on a number line.

Try a positive number:

The red marker shows the position of 5 on the number line.

Key Facts About Positive Numbers

Always greater than zero
Located to the right of zero on number line
Used to count and measure quantities
No upper limit - they go on forever

Try These Examples

Common Uses

Counting objects (3 apples, 5 books)
Measuring distances (10 miles)
Expressing temperatures above zero (25 degrees)
Money and prices ($15)

Practice with Intervals

Related Topics

Quick Check

All positive numbers are greater than 0
Moving right means increasing value
Each whole number is one unit apart
Numbers get larger as you move right