Locate -87.2 on Number Line

Visual guide showing how to find and plot -87.2 on a number line.

The red marker shows the position of -87.2 on the number line.

How to Find -87.2 on a Number Line

  1. Start at zero (0) on the number line.
  2. Since -87.2 is negative, move 87.2 units to the left.
  3. The red marker shows exactly where -87.2 is located.

Math Facts About -87.2

Type

Negative Number

Distance from Zero

87.2 units

Number Type

Decimal Number

Nearest Integers

Between -88 and -87