Adding Integers

Match the addition problem with the description of the answer.

• A positive number < 14

• 14 + (-8)

• A negative number < negative 14

• -14 + 8

• A positive number > negative 14

• -14 + (-8)

The sum of two negative numbers is ​ (a)   positive.

• never
• sometimes
• always

The sum of a positive number and a negative number is ​ (a)   negative.

• never
• sometimes
• always

The sum of a number and its opposite is ​ (a)   zero.

• never
• sometimes
• always

What is the addition problem illustrated by the number line?

• -5 + 6 = -1

• -6 + 5 = -1

• -6 + -5 = -1

What is the addition problem illustrated by the number line?

• -3 + 4 = 1

• -4 + 1 = -3

• 1 + (-4) = -3

Which problem is illustrated by the number line ?

• -5 + 8

• -5 + (-8)

• -5 + 2

Evaluate the expression -3 + (-7)

• -10

• -4

• 4

• 10

Evaluate the expression when n = -1

-3 + n

• 0

• 4

• -4

Evaluate the expression when n = -1

5 + n

• 0

• 4

• -4