Locate -17.5 on Number Line

Visual guide showing how to find and plot -17.5 on a number line.

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The red marker shows the position of -17.5 on the number line.

How to Find -17.5 on a Number Line

  1. Start at zero (0) on the number line.
  2. Since -17.5 is negative, move 17.5 units to the left.
  3. The red marker shows exactly where -17.5 is located.

Math Facts About -17.5

Type

Negative Number

Distance from Zero

17.500830078125 units

Number Type

Decimal Number

Nearest Integers

Between -18 and -17