how many units from zero is the opposite of 892
The opposite of 892 is -892. The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero on the number line, but in the opposite direction. In this case, 892 units from zero in the positive direction would be -892 units from zero in the negative direction.
To find the opposite of a number, you need to change its sign and keep the same numerical value. In this case, the opposite of 892 can be calculated by multiplying it by -1.
Opposite of 892 = -1 * 892 = -892
The number -892 is 892 units away from zero, in the negative direction.