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Definitions

Number line goes forever in both directions
Whole numbers greater > 0 = positive + integers (right of zero)
Whole numbers less than < 0 = negative – integers (left of zero)

Zero is neutral.
Example: loss of $16 dollars (–16), 2 feet below sea level (–2), got 5 points (+5)