Adding and Subtracting Negative Numbers Explained

Where do positive numbers go on the number line?

• To the left of zero

• Below zero

• To the right of zero

• Above zero

Where do negative numbers go on the number line?

• To the right of zero

• Above zero

• To the left of zero

• Below zero

Which number is larger: 6 or 2?

• Cannot be determined

• 2

• 6

• They are equal

Which number is smaller: -6 or -2?

• -2

• -6

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

What is the result of 2 - 4?

• 2

• 4

• -4

• -2

What does a positive and a negative sign together represent?

• A negative sign

• A positive sign

• A division sign

• A multiplication sign

What is the result of -2 + (-4)?

• -2

• -6

• 6

• 2

What is the result of -2 - (-4)?

• -6

• 2

• -2

• 6

What does two negative signs together represent?

• A multiplication sign

• A negative sign

• A positive sign

• A division sign

What is the result of -2 + 4?

• 6

• -2

• 2

• -6