Question

Identify which integer is closer to zero on a number line. -12 or 10?
-12 or 10

Answer 1

10 this is because it takes -12 plays 12 to get to 0 rather than only needing to subtract 10 from 10,

Answer 2

10 is closer to the number line. -12 is technically 12 if you convert it to a positive. 10<12