GHS - Adding and Subtracting Positives and Negatives

Front

What is the result of 13 - 8?

Back

5

Front

What is the result of -13 - 8?

Back

-21

Front

What is the result of 18 + (-3)?

Back

15

Front

What is the result of 13 + (-8)?

Back

5

Front

What is the result of -13 + 8?

Back

-5

Front

Define positive numbers.

Back

Positive numbers are numbers greater than zero.

Front

Define negative numbers.

Back

Negative numbers are numbers less than zero.

Front

What is the sum of a positive number and a negative number?

Back

The sum depends on the absolute values; if the positive number is larger, the result is positive, and if the negative number is larger, the result is negative.

Front

What is the result of adding two negative numbers?

Back

The result is always a negative number.

Front

What is the result of adding two positive numbers?

Back

The result is always a positive number.