Adding Negative Numbers (When Opposite Signs)

Front

What is the result of -7 + 10?

Back

3

Front

What is the result of 10 + -9?

Back

1

Front

What is the result of -24 + 3?

Back

-21

Front

What is the result of -9 + 16?

Back

7

Front

What is the result of -12 + 6?

Back

-6

Front

What does adding a negative number to a positive number do?

Back

It decreases the value of the positive number.

Front

What does adding a positive number to a negative number do?

Back

It increases the value of the negative number.

Front

What is the rule for adding two numbers with opposite signs?

Back

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

Front

If you add two negative numbers, what is the result?

Back

The result is a negative number.

Front

If you add two positive numbers, what is the result?

Back

The result is a positive number.