Intro to Negative Numbers

Front

What is a negative number?

Back

A negative number is a number that is less than zero, often used to represent a loss or a position below a reference point.

Front

What does it mean when we say a temperature is -5 degrees?

Back

It means the temperature is 5 degrees below zero.

Front

If a submarine is 200 feet below sea level, how is this represented in integers?

Back

This situation is represented as -200 feet.

Front

What is the opposite of a negative number?

Back

The opposite of a negative number is its positive counterpart. For example, the opposite of -3 is 3.

Front

How do we represent a loss in sports, like losing 10 yards?

Back

A loss in sports is represented as a negative number, so losing 10 yards is represented as -10 yards.

Front

What integer represents a gain of 15 feet?

Back

A gain of 15 feet is represented as +15 feet or simply 15.

Front

What is the result of adding a negative number to a positive number?

Back

Adding a negative number to a positive number decreases the value of the positive number.

Front

If you have -4 and you add 4, what is the result?

Back

The result is 0, because -4 + 4 = 0.

Front

What does -1 represent in a real-world context?

Back

-1 can represent a loss of 1 unit, such as 1 dollar or 1 degree below zero.

Front

What is the opposite of -10?

Back

The opposite of -10 is 10.