What is the opposite of a number that is 40 spaces to the left of zero?
The opposite of a number that is 40 spaces to the left of zero would be a number that is 40 spaces to the right of zero. In other words, the opposite of -40 would be +40.
If a number is 40 spaces to the left of zero on a number line, we can say that it has a value of -40.
To find the opposite of -40, we simply change the sign. The opposite of -40 is 40.
So, the opposite of a number that is 40 spaces to the left of zero is 40.