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The rational numbers 12 and -52 are on the opposite sides of 0 on the number line.
State whether the statement is true (T) or false (F).


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True
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False
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Solution

The correct option is A True

Step 1: Number Line

  1. A number line is a pictorial representation of numbers on a straight line. It’s a reference for comparing and ordering numbers.
  2. On a number line 0 is in the middle of a number line. All positive numbers represents at the right side of the zero whereas negative numbers represents at the left side of zero on the number line.

Step 2: Rational Numbers on Number Line
12 is positive rational number so it is lies to the right side of 0 on the number line.

-52 is negative rational number so it is lies to the left side of 0 on the number line.

Hence, lies opposite sides of 0.

Hence, the given statement is True.


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