1. Let's clarify the question: You are asking if, when you have a negative whole number, you should "rotate" it and remove the negative sign. 2. In mathematics, a negative whole number means it is less than zero, for example, $-3$, $-5$, etc. 3. "Rotating" a number is not a standard mathematical operation. If you mean to take the absolute value, that means removing the negative sign to get the positive counterpart. 4. For example, the absolute value of $-3$ is $3$, written as $|{-3}| = 3$. 5. However, you do not always "get rid" of the negative sign unless the problem specifically asks for the absolute value. 6. Negative numbers have important meanings, such as indicating direction, debt, or temperature below zero. 7. So, you should not arbitrarily remove the negative sign unless instructed. 8. If you want to "rotate" the number on the number line, think of it as reflecting it across zero, which is the absolute value operation. Final answer: You do not automatically remove the negative sign from a negative whole number unless you are taking the absolute value, which is a specific operation.