Locate -2.5 on Number Line

Visual guide showing how to find and plot -2.5 on a number line.

The red marker shows the position of -2.5 on the number line.

How to Find -2.5 on a Number Line

  1. Start at zero (0) on the number line.
  2. Since -2.5 is negative, move 2.5 units to the left.
  3. The red marker shows exactly where -2.5 is located.

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Math Facts About -2.5

Type

Negative Number

Distance from Zero

2.5375 units

Number Type

Decimal Number

Nearest Integers

Between -3 and -2