Adding Negative Integers Concepts

In this video, Mr. J explains how to add two negative integers by using their absolute values and retaining the negative sign. He provides two examples: -8 plus -5 and -23 plus -6, demonstrating the process of adding absolute values and applying the negative sign to the result. The video concludes with a recap of the method and its application.

What is the first step when adding two negative integers?

• Multiply the integers

• Add the absolute values

• Subtract the integers

• Divide the integers

In the example -8 + -5, what is the sum of the absolute values?

• 15

• 13

• 12

• 10

What sign should the final answer have when adding two negative integers?

• It depends on the numbers

• Positive

• Negative

• Zero

How can you think of adding a negative number to another negative number?

• As dividing by a positive number

• As subtracting a positive number

• As adding a positive number

• As multiplying by a positive number

What is the result of -23 + -6?

• -29

• -27

• -17

• -30

When adding -23 and -6, what is the sum of their absolute values?

• 27

• 29

• 30

• 31

What is the absolute value of -23?

• 21

• 23

• 20

• 22

What is the absolute value of -6?

• 8

• 6

• 5

• 7

What is the final step in adding two negative integers?

• Subtract the absolute values

• Use the sign of the larger number

• Use the sign from the original problem

• Multiply the absolute values

What is the key takeaway for adding two negative integers?

• Always results in a negative number

• Depends on the numbers

• Always results in a positive number

• Results in zero