Adding Negative Numbers (When Both Numbers are Negative)

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What is the result of -9 + (-5)?

Back

-14

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If it is -1°F at Barb's house and 3 degrees colder where her uncle lives, what is the temperature at her uncle's house?

Back

−4°F

Front

What is the result of -3 + (-2)?

Back

-5

Front

Bob lost 5 points on page one of his math test and he lost 9 points on page two. Which equation describes Bob's progress?

Back

-5 + (-9) = -14

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What is the result of -90 + (-56)?

Back

-146

Front

Define adding negative numbers.

Back

Adding negative numbers means combining two or more negative values, resulting in a more negative value.

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What is the sum of -4 and -6?

Back

-10

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If you have -7 and you add -3, what is the result?

Back

-10

Front

What does it mean when both numbers in an addition problem are negative?

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It means you are combining two losses, resulting in a greater loss.

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Calculate -8 + (-2).

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-10