Negative Numbers

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What is a negative number?

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A negative number is a number that is less than zero, often used to represent a loss or a decrease.

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What is the result of adding a negative number to a positive number?

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The result is a smaller number than the positive number, which can be negative.

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What is the result of subtracting a negative number from a positive number?

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The result is a larger number than the positive number, effectively adding the two numbers.

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What does it mean to subtract a negative number?

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Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

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Calculate: (+10) - (+5)

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5

Front

Calculate: (-20) - (-15)

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-5

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Calculate: (-8) - (-4)

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-4

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Calculate: (-8) + (+5)

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-3

Front

Calculate: (+2) + (-6)

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-4

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What is the absolute value of a negative number?

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The absolute value of a negative number is its distance from zero on the number line, expressed as a positive number.