Accentuate the Negative Investigation 1 Review

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What is the sum of -15 and a number that results in a value less than 0?

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The number must be less than -15. For example, -100 is a valid number.

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What is the equivalent expression for -22 - 7?

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-22 + (-7) is equivalent to -22 - 7.

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If you have -250 points and get a 50 point question incorrect, what will your score be?

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You will have -300 points.

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How do you calculate the distance between -7 and 5 on a number line?

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Distance is calculated as |5 - (-7)| = |5 + 7| = 12.

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If you have -250 points and get a 300 point question correct, what will your score be?

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You will have 50 points.

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What is the definition of a negative number?

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

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What does it mean to add a negative number?

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Adding a negative number is the same as subtracting the absolute value of that number.

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What is the absolute value of -12?

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The absolute value of -12 is 12.

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How do you find the sum of two negative numbers?

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Add their absolute values and keep the negative sign. For example, -3 + (-5) = -8.

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

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Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its absolute value.