Locate 3 on Number Line

Visual guide showing how to find and plot 3 on a number line.

The red marker shows the position of 3 on the number line.

How to Find 3 on a Number Line

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

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Math Facts About 3

Type

Positive Number

Distance from Zero

3 units

Number Type

Decimal Number

Nearest Integers

Between 3 and 3