Zero Pairs

Front

What is a zero pair?

Back

A zero pair consists of one positive number and one negative number that together equal zero.

Front

What happens when you add a number and its opposite?

Back

The result is always zero.

Front

If you have +3 and -3, what is the total?

Back

0, because they form a zero pair.

Front

What is the opposite of +5?

Back

-5.

Front

If you combine -2 and +2, what is the result?

Back

0, because they form a zero pair.

Front

Is -4 and +4 a zero pair?

Back

Yes, they add up to zero.

Front

What is the value of +7 and -7?

Back

0, they cancel each other out.

Front

If you have 1 negative and 1 positive number, what can you say about their sum?

Back

Their sum can be zero if they are equal in absolute value.

Front

What is the result of -1 + 1?

Back

0, because they form a zero pair.

Front

If you have +10 and -10, what is the total?

Back

0, they are a zero pair.