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Number Line

January 17, 2026
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PanMaths Team
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💡 How to Use a Number Line

➕
Addition
Start at first number, jump RIGHT to add
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Subtraction
Start at first number, jump LEFT to subtract
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Comparing
Numbers to the RIGHT are always greater

📝 Example Problems

5 + 3 = ?
Start at 5, jump right 3 → land on 8
Answer: 8
12 - 4 = ?
Start at 12, jump left 4 → land on 8
Answer: 8

📏Types of Number Lines

  • 0-10/0-20: Basic counting for K-1
  • 0-100: Place value for Grade 1-2
  • -10 to 10: Negative numbers for Grade 3+
  • Fractions: Understanding fractions and decimals
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