Understanding Subtraction and Negatives
Interactive Video
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Mathematics
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5th - 8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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Mia Campbell
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main goal of converting subtraction problems to addition problems?
To simplify the process of adding integers
To avoid using algebra tiles
To eliminate negative numbers
To make subtraction easier to understand
Tags
CCSS.7.NS.A.1C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example using algebra tiles, what does a blue square represent?
Negative 2
Negative 1
Positive 1
Zero
Tags
CCSS.7.NS.A.1B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does adding a negative number compare to subtracting a positive number?
Adding a negative is the same as subtracting a positive
They are completely different operations
Adding a negative results in a positive number
Subtracting a positive results in a negative number
Tags
CCSS.7.NS.A.1C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example -3 - (-5), what is the result?
Zero
Positive 2
Negative 2
Negative 8
Tags
CCSS.7.NS.A.1C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of combining a positive and a negative square in algebra tiles?
Positive 1
Positive 2
Negative 1
Zero
Tags
CCSS.7.NS.A.1C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the money analogy, what does subtracting a negative number represent?
Breaking even
Gaining money
Doubling the amount
Losing money
Tags
CCSS.7.NS.A.1C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of 5 - 7 using the money analogy?
Negative 12
Zero
Negative 2
Positive 2
Tags
CCSS.7.NS.A.1C
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