The Number Line - Cycle 3

| Mathematics

What is a number line?

Definition

A number line is a line divided into equal parts on which positive or negative whole numbers (integers), decimals or fractions are ordered.

Important!

A number line is separated into equal parts. These parts are called intervals that represent equal jumps.

Examples:

The graduation interval of this number line is +2.

Example of a number line with a graduation interval of +2.

The graduation interval of this number line is +1.

Example of a number line with negative integers.

The graduation interval of this number line is +0,1.

Example of a number line with decimal numbers.

The graduation interval of this number line is |+\ \dfrac{1}{4}.|

Example of a number line with fractions.