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What is the value of -5 and what is the value of 5

What is the value of -5 and what is the value of 5-example-1
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-5 is a negative number; if you plot it on the number line, it'll be 5 units to the left of the origin. +5 is a positive number; .... it'll be 5 units to the right of the origin.

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