SUbtracting and Adding Negative Numbers

What is adding a negative number the same as?

• Subtracting a positive number

• Adding a positive number

• Subtracting a negative number

• Multiplying a positive number

Answer explanation

Adding a negative number is the same as subtracting a positive number because both operations result in decreasing the value by the same amount.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.4

CCSS.6.NS.C.5

What does subtracting a negative number equal to?

• Subtracting a positive number

• Adding a positive number

• Multiplying a positive number

• Dividing by a positive number

Answer explanation

Subtracting a negative number is equivalent to adding a positive number, as two negatives make a positive.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.C.5

If you start with a positive number and make it more positive, what is the result?

• Negative

• Zero

• Positive

• Unchanged

Answer explanation

Starting with a positive number and making it more positive will result in a positive number. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Positive'.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.C.5

What happens if you start with a positive number and make it more negative?

• The result is always negative

• The result is unchanged

• The result is always positive

• The result can be positive, negative, or zero

Answer explanation

Starting with a positive number and making it more negative can result in a negative, positive, or zero value depending on the extent of the change.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.C.5

Starting with a negative number and making it more negative results in what?

• A positive number

• A negative number

• Zero

• An unchanged number

Answer explanation

Starting with a negative number and making it more negative results in a more negative number, not a positive number, zero, or an unchanged number.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.C.5

What is the result of starting with a negative number and making it more positive?

• Always positive

• Always negative

• Unchanged

• Can be positive, negative, or zero

Answer explanation

Starting with a negative number and making it more positive can result in a positive, negative, or zero value, depending on the amount by which it is made more positive.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.C.5

What should you ask first when adding or subtracting integers?

• Am I making it bigger or smaller?

• Do I need to add or subtract?

• Will my answer be positive, negative, or zero?

• Am I starting with a positive or a negative number?

Answer explanation

The correct choice is to ask 'Am I starting with a positive or a negative number?' because it helps determine the direction of the operation when adding or subtracting integers.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.C.5

What does adding a positive or subtracting a negative do to the value?

• Makes it zero

• Makes it smaller

• Makes it bigger

• Makes it unchanged

Answer explanation

Adding a positive number or subtracting a negative number will make the value bigger. This is because positive numbers increase the value, while subtracting a negative is equivalent to adding a positive.

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.C.5

What is the best way to get good at integer arithmetic according to the text?

• Memorizing the rules

• Guessing the answers

• Skipping difficult problems

• Practicing a lot

Answer explanation

The best way to get good at integer arithmetic is by practicing a lot, as mentioned in the text. This helps in improving skills and understanding the concepts better.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

What does the text suggest doing if integer arithmetic is confusing at first?

• Skip to the next topic

• Practice

• Only do easy problems

• Give up

Answer explanation

The text suggests practicing if integer arithmetic is confusing at first, as practice helps improve understanding and proficiency in the subject.