Two numbers that are opposites are the same
distance from zero in opposite directions.
In a pair of opposite numbers, one is positive and one is negative.
Zero is its own opposite because there is no
distance between zero and itself on a number line.
A number and its opposite are the same distance from zero, but in opposite directions.
The number line shows that 10 and -10 are both 10 units from zero, but in opposite directions.
So, the opposite of 10 is -10.
A number and its opposite are the same distance from zero, but in opposite directions.
The number line shows that and are both units from zero, but in opposite directions.
So, the opposite of is .