Adding Integers with Different Signs

What is a zero pair?

• Any two numbers that add up to zero

• Two positive numbers that add up to zero

• Two negative numbers that add up to zero

• A positive and a negative number that add up to zero

If Jacob descended 4 meters and then ascended 5 meters, what is the result?

• Positive 1

• Positive 9

• Negative 1

• Negative 9

What is the temperature if it was -9 degrees and then rose by 2 degrees?

• -11 degrees

• -7 degrees

• 7 degrees

• 11 degrees

Using counters, what is the result of 7 positives and 3 negatives?

• 4 positives

• 4 negatives

• 10 positives

• 10 negatives

If Sam has 3 dollars and owes 6 dollars, what is her debt?

• Positive 3

• Negative 3

• Negative 6

• Positive 6

On a number line, what is the result of -6 + 4?

• -2

• 2

• 0

• -10

What is the result of 1 + (-7) on a number line?

• -6

• 8

• 6

• -8

What is the result of 5 + (-4) on a number line?

• -1

• 9

• 1

• -9

What is the result of -8 + 4 on a number line?

• -12

• 12

• -4

• 4

What is the first step in adding integers with different signs?

• Divide the numbers

• Subtract the two numbers

• Multiply the numbers

• Add the numbers directly