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 value below a reference point.

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What is the result of (-8) - (-4)?

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-4

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What is the result of (-8) + (+5)?

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-3

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What is the result of (+10) - (+5)?

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5

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What is the result of (-3) + (-6)?

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-9

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

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-1

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How do you subtract a negative number?

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

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What does the number line represent?

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A number line is a visual representation of numbers in order, where negative numbers are to the left of zero and positive numbers are to the right.

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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.

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What happens when you add a negative number to a positive number?

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Adding a negative number to a positive number decreases the value, moving it closer to zero.