Positive number facts for kids
A positive number is any number that is bigger than zero. Think of them as the numbers you use for counting things, like 1 apple, 2 friends, or 3 points. They are also called positive integers.
You can write a positive number with a "+" symbol in front of it, like "+5", but usually, we just write the number without the plus sign, like "5". Both "+5" and "5" mean the same thing. The set of all positive integers is sometimes written as 
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Positive Numbers on a Number Line
Positive numbers are always found to the right of zero on a number line. Zero is the middle point. Numbers get larger as you move to the right.
In the picture above, you can see the positive numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. They are all on the right side of zero.
Where Do We Use Positive Numbers?
Positive numbers are super important in everyday life!
- Counting: When you count your toys, your friends, or how many days until a holiday, you're using positive numbers.
- Measurements: When you measure height, weight, temperature (above zero), or distance, you're using positive numbers. For example, a height of 150 centimeters or a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius.
- Money: If you have money in your pocket or bank account, that's a positive amount.
Positive Numbers and Other Types of Numbers
Positive numbers are part of a bigger family of numbers.
- Negative Numbers: These are numbers less than zero, like -1, -2, or -3. They are found to the left of zero on a number line.
- Zero: Zero is neither positive nor negative. It's the point where positive and negative numbers meet.
Understanding positive numbers is a basic step in learning more about mathematics and how numbers work in the world around us!
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