Locate -5.8 on Number Line

Visual guide showing how to find and plot -5.8 on a number line.

The red marker shows the position of -5.8 on the number line.

How to Find -5.8 on a Number Line

  1. Start at zero (0) on the number line.
  2. Since -5.8 is negative, move 5.8 units to the left.
  3. The red marker shows exactly where -5.8 is located.

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Math Facts About -5.8

Type

Negative Number

Distance from Zero

5.841021728516 units

Number Type

Decimal Number

Nearest Integers

Between -6 and -5