Adding Negative Numbers Flashcard

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What is the definition of a negative number?

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A negative number is a number that is less than zero, often used to represent a loss or a decrease.

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What does it mean to add a negative number?

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Adding a negative number is the same as subtracting the absolute value of that number.

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What is the opposite of a number?

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The opposite of a number is the number that is the same distance from zero on the number line but in the opposite direction.

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What is the difference between a positive number and a negative number?

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A positive number is greater than zero, while a negative number is less than zero.

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How do you find the distance between a negative number and its opposite?

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The distance is found by adding the absolute value of the negative number to the absolute value of its opposite.

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What is the definition of absolute value?

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Absolute value is the distance of a number from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

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