Adding and Subtracting Negative Numbers

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

Adding and Subtracting Negative Numbers - introduction visual

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Number line showing negative and positive numbers from -5 to 5, with zero as neutral, labelled 'Understanding Negative Numbers'.Number line visual for adding and subtracting negative numbers, showing (-7) + 5 = -2 with a move right and (-6) - 3 = -9 with a move left. ​Temperature drops from 3°C to -7°C by subtracting 10°C, shown on a number line to teach negative numbers.Rules for removing brackets when adding or subtracting negative numbers using same and different sign combinations.Steps to remove brackets with multiple numbers, solving -12 - (-12 + 5) by solving inside first or applying the rule to change signs. Result is -5.

🛎️ 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.

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