Why are negative numbers used?

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Just wanna know. I thought we could say "Below Zero" instead...

elory_chihuahua published on May 24, 2016

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Because it's more specific than just saying "Below zero". It could be -892 or it could be -3, but we wouldn't be able to tell if we weren't specific.

on June 17, 2017

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On temperature, yes.
If it's used on money, GET HELP.

on June 16, 2017

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iFunTheSlyOne · Accepted Answer · on May 29, 2016

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BC MATH TEACHERS HATE US ;~;