Intro to Negative Numbers
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Mathematics
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5th - 6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a negative number?
Back
A negative number is a number that is less than zero, often used to represent a loss or a position below a reference point.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean when we say a temperature is -5 degrees?
Back
It means the temperature is 5 degrees below zero.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a submarine is 200 feet below sea level, how is this represented in integers?
Back
This situation is represented as -200 feet.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the opposite of a negative number?
Back
The opposite of a negative number is its positive counterpart. For example, the opposite of -3 is 3.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do we represent a loss in sports, like losing 10 yards?
Back
A loss in sports is represented as a negative number, so losing 10 yards is represented as -10 yards.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What integer represents a gain of 15 feet?
Back
A gain of 15 feet is represented as +15 feet or simply 15.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the result of adding a negative number to a positive number?
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Adding a negative number to a positive number decreases the value of the positive number.
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