Adding and Subtracting Negative Numbers

Front

What is the result of -2 - (-8)?

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6

Front

What is the result of 7 - 26?

Back

-19

Front

What is the result of -6 - -3?

Back

-3

Front

Is the statement 'negative - positive = negative' always true, sometimes true, or never true?

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always true

Front

What is the result of -2 + 4?

Back

2

Front

Define a negative number.

Back

A negative number is a number that is less than zero.

Front

Define a positive number.

Back

A positive number is a number that is greater than zero.

Front

What happens when you subtract a negative number from a positive number?

Back

You add the absolute value of the negative number to the positive number.

Front

What is the result of -5 - 3?

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-8

Front

What is the result of -10 + 4?

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-6