Making Zero Pairs

What is the combined value of 1 negative and 1 positive? Why?

• -2, because there's a negative

• 0, because they form a zero pair

• +2, because there's a positive

• 1, because there's a one

Every number and its opposite equals 0.

• True

• False

Which of the following do you think could possibly represent the image?

• 5 - 5

• 0

• 5 + (-5)

• 5 + 5

What is the total value?

• 4

• -1

• +2

• -2

After canceling zero pairs, what tiles remain?

• +1

• +5

• -4

• 0

Q1. What is the result of 9 - 10?

• A) 9

• B) 10

• C) -9

• D) -10

Which is an example of a zero pair?

• 5+0

• 5+5

• 5+(-5)

• -5+(-5)

Which situation best describes a Zero Pair?

• You lost $5 then you spent $6.

• You had 2 dogs and then you got 2 more dogs.

• You had 4 apples and then you ate 4 apples.

• You owed $7 then you found a ten dollar bill.

What is the best definition of a Zero Pair?

• Subtract a number and it's "opposite" to 0.

• A pair of zeros.

• A number and it's "opposite" add up to make 0.

• Two numbers

After canceling zero pairs, what tiles remain?

• +6

• +4

• +2

• -2