Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers

Front

What is the result of -12 + -8?

Back

-20

Front

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

Back

Negative numbers

Front

What do we call numbers that are greater than zero and to the right of zero on the number line?

Back

Positive numbers

Front

Which statement is true? The absolute value of 3 is -3, The opposite of 7 is 7, The absolute value of 5 is equal to the opposite of 5, The opposite of -4 is equal to the absolute value of -4.

Back

The opposite of -4 is equal to the absolute value of -4.

Front

What is the result of -4 - 10?

Back

-14

Front

What is the definition of a rational number?

Back

A number that can be expressed as a fraction of two integers.

Front

What is the absolute value of -5?

Back

5

Front

What is the opposite of -3?

Back

3

Front

If you add a positive number to a negative number, what will the result be?

Back

It depends on the values; if the positive number is greater, the result is positive; if the negative number is greater, the result is negative.

Front

What is the sum of -7 and 4?

Back

-3