Basic Math - Adding a positive to a negative integer

The video tutorial explains how to add a positive number to a negative number using various methods. It starts with a basic introduction to the concept, followed by a visual representation using colors to differentiate positive and negative numbers. The tutorial then uses a monetary analogy to further clarify the concept, explaining how borrowing money can result in a negative balance. Finally, a number line is used to visually demonstrate the addition process. The tutorial concludes by summarizing the different methods and reinforcing the understanding that adding 3 and negative 5 results in negative 2.

What does it mean to rewrite the addition of 3 and -5 as a subtraction problem?

How does using a number line help in understanding the addition of positive and negative numbers?