Ordering Numbers Online Practice
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Question
Which of the following best describes the opposite of a positive number?(1 point)
Responses
positive
positive
zero
zero
negative
negative
larger
The opposite of a positive number is a negative number.
The opposite of a positive number is a negative number.
To determine the opposite of a positive number, we need to understand what it means for a number to be opposite or negative.
The opposite of a positive number is a negative number. In general, the opposite of any number is a number that has the same magnitude (absolute value) but an opposite sign.
In this case, the opposite of a positive number would be a negative number.
So the correct response is: negative