Understanding Negative Numbers and Operations

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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 represented with a minus sign (-).

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What is the result of multiplying two negative numbers?

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The result of multiplying two negative numbers is a positive number.

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

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The result is the difference between the positive number and the absolute value of the negative number.

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What does subtracting a negative number mean?

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

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Calculate: 5 - (-12)

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5 + 12 = 17.

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What is the result of -24 + 3?

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-24 + 3 = -21.

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What is the result of -24 + -3?

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-24 + -3 = -27.

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Is the statement (-3)(-1) = -3 true or false?

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False. The correct answer is 3.

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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, without considering the sign.

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What happens when you multiply a positive number by a negative number?

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The result is a negative number.