Refresher of Adding and Subtracting Negative Numbers

Front

What is the result of -4 - 2?

Back

-6

Front

What is the result of -15 + -3?

Back

-18

Front

Find the missing value: -10 - _____ = 4

Back

-14

Front

What is the result of -6 + 9?

Back

3

Front

Will the sum of 8 + (-9) be positive or negative?

Back

negative

Front

What does adding a negative number do to a value?

Back

It decreases the value.

Front

What does subtracting a negative number do to a value?

Back

It increases the value.

Front

What is the rule for adding two negative numbers?

Back

The result is negative and is the sum of their absolute values.

Front

What is the rule for adding a positive number and a negative number?

Back

Subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the number with the larger absolute value.

Front

What is the result of -7 + -5?

Back

-12