write an algorithm and draw a flowchart that will allow the user to input and determine if the number is negative, positive or zero

### Algorithm to Determine if a Number is Negative, Positive, or Zero

**Step 1:** Start  
**Step 2:** Input the number (let's call it `num`).  
**Step 3:** Check if `num > 0`:  
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- If true, print "The number is positive".  
**Step 4:** Else, check if `num < 0`:  
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- If true, print "The number is negative".  
**Step 5:** Else, check if `num == 0`:  
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- If true, print "The number is zero".  
**Step 6:** End

### Flowchart
I'll describe the flowchart layout:

1. **Start**: A rounded rectangle that marks the beginning of the flowchart.
2. **Input Number**: A parallelogram indicating that the user inputs the number (`num`).
3. **Is `num > 0`?**: A diamond-shaped decision box. It has two arrows:
   - Yes (True) → Leads to "The number is positive".
   - No (False) → Moves to the next decision box.
4. **Is `num < 0`?**: Another diamond-shaped decision box. It has two arrows:
   - Yes (True) → Leads to "The number is negative".
   - No (False) → Moves to the final decision box.
5. **Is `num == 0`?**: A final diamond-shaped decision box.
   - Yes (True) → Leads to "The number is zero".
   - (If all conditions fail, by logic) → End
6. **End**: A rounded rectangle that marks the end of the flowchart.

Would you like me to generate an image of the flowchart?

Explore an algorithm to determine whether a given number is negative, positive, or zero. Understand the conditional statements used in programming to classify numbers effectively. Suitable for Grades 6-8.

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