Question

Read the following numbers orally.

(i) + 24

(ii) -13

(iii) -9

(iv) 8

Answer 1

(i) + 24 is read as ‘ plus 24’ or ‘positive 24’

(ii) -13 is read as ‘minus 13’ or ‘negative 13’

(iii) -9 is read as ‘minus 9’ or ‘ negative 9’

(iv) 8 is read as ‘plus 8’ or ‘positive 8’ or simply ‘8’