Locate whole numbers on a number line

A whole number is represented by a point on a number line, with 0 as the starting reference and equal intervals representing equal increments in value. Learners interpret labeled and unlabeled scales, locate numbers through 1,000 by counting in ones, tens, or hundreds, and use positions to compare and order numbers; spacing reflects differences in value, not merely the visual length of labels. This understanding does not extend to negative numbers, fractions, decimals, or unrestricted larger-number scales.

Detailed Explanation: Locate whole numbers on a number line

A number line shows numbers in order from left to right. Start at $0$ . Equal spaces mean equal changes in value.

To locate a number:

Find $0$ .
Look at the labels to see what each step is worth.
Count the equal intervals to the right until you reach the number.

Example: What number does point $P$ show?

The number line goes from $0$ to $100$ and is divided into $10$ equal intervals:

0    |    |    |    P    |    |    |    |    |    100

Step 1: Find the value of each interval.

There are $10$ equal intervals from $0$ to $100$ :

100 \div 10 = 10

So, each step is $10$ .

Step 2: Count from $0$ to point $P$ :

10,\ 20,\ 30,\ 40

Point $P$ is at $40$ .

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Locate whole numbers on a number line

Detailed Explanation: Locate whole numbers on a number line

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