Adding and Subtracting Negative Numbers on a Number Line

Front

What are numbers that are less than zero and located to the left of zero on the number line?

Back

Negative numbers.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

Front

What is the opposite of positive?

Back

Negative.

Front

What is the opposite of negative?

Back

Positive.

Front

When you add a negative number on a number line, you move to the ________.

Back

Left.

Front

What is the value of -5 + 3?

Back

-2.

Front

What is the value of -7 - 2?

Back

-9.

Front

If you subtract a negative number, what happens to the value?

Back

It increases.

Front

What is the result of -4 + (-6)?

Back

-10.

Front

On a number line, which direction do you move when subtracting a positive number?

Back

Left.