6th Grade · Expressions & Equations

Number Line

6.EE.B.8

Definition

A line with numbers placed at equal intervals, used to show order, values, and inequalities.

Examples

  • A number line shows numbers in order, evenly spaced.
  • It can show inequalities using open or closed circles.

Key rule

A number line places numbers in order at equal intervals.

Memory hook

Numbers in order, evenly spaced out.