Adding and Subtracting Negative Numbers
Learn the rules for adding and subtracting negative numbers using signs. Let’s get started! 🚀

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🛎️ Understanding Negative Numbers
- Negative numbers are to the left of zero on a number line.
- Zero is neither positive nor negative.
🛎️ Adding and Subtracting Negative Numbers
- Adding a positive number means move right on the number line.
- Subtracting a positive number means move left on the number line.
🛎️ Using Negative Numbers in Real Life
- A drop in temperature means you subtract.
- You may end with a negative answer if you go below zero.
🛎️ How to Remove Brackets?
- Same signs next to brackets become a plus.
- Different signs next to brackets become a minus.
🛎️ How to Remove Brackets with Several Numbers?
- If there is a minus before brackets, change all signs inside.
- You can also work out what is inside the brackets first.
Practice Questions
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Interactive Activity
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