Locate -2 on Number Line

Visual guide showing how to find and plot -2 on a number line.

The red marker shows the position of -2 on the number line.

How to Find -2 on a Number Line

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

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Math Facts About -2

Type

Negative Number

Distance from Zero

2 units

Number Type

Decimal Number

Nearest Integers

Between -2 and -2