Understanding Operations with Negative Numbers

What is the term for the special set of numbers that includes negative numbers, positive numbers, and zero?

• Whole numbers

• Natural numbers

• Integers

• Rational numbers

The expression 7 - (-3) can be rewritten as which of the following?

• 7 + 3

• 7 - 3

• -7 + 3

• -7 - 3

When subtracting a larger positive number from a smaller positive number, what type of result will you get?

• A larger positive number

• A negative number

• Zero

• A smaller positive number

What is the result of 8 - 10?

• 2

• -2

• 18

• -18

Which expression is equivalent to 8 - 5?

• 8 + 5

• 8 + (-5)

• -8 + 5

• -8 - 5

What is the result of -7 + (-3)?

• -4

• 4

• -10

• 10

What is the result of -8 + 5?

• -3

• 3

• -13

• 13

When adding or subtracting integers, what is the first question to ask yourself as part of the strategy?

• Am I making the number bigger or smaller?

• Will my answer be positive, negative, or zero?

• Am I starting with a positive or a negative number?

• What is the absolute value of each number?