Negative Numbers

Front

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 decrease.

Front

How do you represent a loss in a bank account using integers?

Back

A loss in a bank account is represented by a negative integer.

Front

What does the integer -50 represent in a real-world context?

Back

A decrease of 50 employees.

Front

If the temperature is -4 degrees and it increases by 6 degrees, what is the new temperature?

Back

2 degrees.

Front

What integer represents a 25-yard gain after a 10-yard loss?

Back

25.

Front

Which is larger: -2 or 0?

Back

0 is larger than -2.

Front

What is the largest number in the list: -2, 3, -3, 0, 2?

Back

3.

Front

How do you add a negative number to a positive number?

Back

Subtract the absolute value of the negative number from the positive number.

Front

What is the result of -10 + 4?

Back

-6.

Front

How do you subtract a negative number from a positive number?

Back

Add the absolute value of the negative number to the positive number.