Locate -5.0 on Number Line

Visual guide showing how to find and plot -5.0 on a number line.

The red marker shows the position of -5.0 on the number line.

How to Find -5.0 on a Number Line

  1. Start at zero (0) on the number line.
  2. Since -5.0 is negative, move 5 units to the left.
  3. The red marker shows exactly where -5.0 is located.

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Math Facts About -5.0

Type

Negative Number

Distance from Zero

4.9977783203126 units

Number Type

Decimal Number

Nearest Integers

Between -5 and -4