Locate -17.2 on Number Line

Visual guide showing how to find and plot -17.2 on a number line.

The red marker shows the position of -17.2 on the number line.

How to Find -17.2 on a Number Line

  1. Start at zero (0) on the number line.
  2. Since -17.2 is negative, move 17.2 units to the left.
  3. The red marker shows exactly where -17.2 is located.

Math Facts About -17.2

Type

Negative Number

Distance from Zero

17.2 units

Number Type

Decimal Number

Nearest Integers

Between -18 and -17