Lesson 1.7 Adding Negative Numbers

Front

What is -7 + (-8)?

Back

-15

Front

What is 1 + 2?

Back

3

Front

Which number is closest to 0 on a number line: -10, -14, or -15?

Back

-10

Front

Bob lost 5 points on page one of his math test and he lost 9 points on page two. Which equation describes Bob's progress?

Back

-5 + (-9) = -14

Front

What is 3 + (-5)?

Back

-2

Front

Define negative numbers.

Back

Numbers less than zero, represented with a minus sign.

Front

What does adding two negative numbers result in?

Back

A more negative number.

Front

What is the result of -3 + (-4)?

Back

-7

Front

How do you represent a loss in points mathematically?

Back

Using negative numbers.

Front

What is the sum of -2 and -6?

Back

-8