Adding Negative Numbers

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What is the result of adding a positive number and a negative number?

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The result is the difference between the two numbers, with the sign of the larger absolute value.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you represent a loss in terms of integers?

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A loss is represented as a negative integer.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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What is the sum of 9 and -22?

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The sum is -13.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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If Bob lost 5 points and then lost 9 points, how can this be expressed mathematically?

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It can be expressed as -5 + (-9) = -14.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What does the term 'overall change' refer to in application-based questions?

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Overall change refers to the net result after considering gains and losses.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1A

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How do you calculate the overall change in a situation involving gains and losses?

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You add the gains as positive integers and the losses as negative integers.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1A

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What is the significance of using parentheses in expressions like 9 + (-22)?

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Parentheses indicate that the number inside is negative, clarifying the operation.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

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What is the general formula for calculating net change?

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Net change = Total Gains + Total Losses (where losses are negative).

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How can you visualize the addition of negative numbers on a number line?

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Moving left on the number line represents adding negative numbers.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

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What is the difference between a positive integer and a negative integer?

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A positive integer is greater than zero, while a negative integer is less than zero.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B