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Positive number - GCSE Maths Definition

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A positive number is greater than zero. Usually, we do not use any symbol to indicate positive numbers, but you may encounter this in specific circumstances; for example, in football, a team's goal difference may be "+6". This would mean they have scored six more goals than they have conceded - the team has a positive goal difference.

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