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Adding Subtracting Negative Integers

13 questions

7th Grade

Mathematics

This free printable Grade 7 mathematics worksheet helps students add and subtract negative integers through 13 multiple-choice questions. The items include adding two negative integers, combining positive and negative integers, subtracting positive integers, and subtracting negative integers, so students must determine both the operation and the sign of the result. The worksheet is designed for independent practice, guided instruction, or a quick check of integer-operation fluency. Students select answers for expressions such as -7 + -6, 19 + (-6), -9 - (-5), and -10 + 10, building accuracy with signed-number rules and zero pairs. A complete answer key is included, making this free printable worksheet useful for Grade 7 math review, classwork, homework, or assessment.

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Adding Subtracting Negative Integers

Total questions: 13

Name
Class
Date
1.

-7 + -6

a)

-1

b)

11

c)

1

d)

-13

2.

(-4) + 8 =

a)

12

b)

4

c)

-4

d)

-12

3.

19 + (-6) =

a)

-25

b)

25

c)

13

d)

-13

4.

5 - 13 =

a)

-8

b)

8

c)

-18

d)

18

5.

If you are adding 2 negative numbers, will your answer be positive or negative?

a)

negative

b)

positive

6.

-2 - (-1) =

a)

3

b)

-1

c)

1

d)

-3

7.

-9 - (-5) =

a)

-4

b)

4

c)

-14

d)

14

8.

5 + (-1) =

a)

4

b)

-4

c)

6

d)

-6

9.

-8 + 13

a)

21

b)

-21

c)

5

d)

-5

10.

3 + -7

a)

10

b)

4

c)

-10

d)

-4

11.

-10 + 10

a)

20

b)

0

c)

-20

d)

1,000,000

12.

-7 - 2

a)

-9

b)

9

c)

5

d)

-5

13.

(-2)-(-3)

a)

-1

b)

-5

c)

5

d)

1

Answer Key

Adding Subtracting Negative Integers

Total questions: 13

1.
d)

-13

2.
b)

4

3.
c)

13

4.
a)

-8

5.
a)

negative

6.
b)

-1

7.
a)

-4

8.
a)

4

9.
c)

5

10.
d)

-4

11.
b)

0

12.
a)

-9

13.
d)

1

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What does the Adding Subtracting Negative Integers worksheet cover?

This Grade 7 math worksheet covers adding and subtracting negative integers in 13 multiple-choice questions. Students solve expressions with two negative numbers, opposite signs, subtraction of positive integers, and subtraction of negative integers, building fluency with sign rules and recognizing results such as zero when opposites are combined.

How can I use this worksheet to teach adding and subtracting negative integers?

Introduce the worksheet by modeling how to compare the signs and then apply the appropriate integer rule, using a number line or counters for expressions such as -8 + 13 and -2 - (-3). Have students explain why each selected option has the correct sign, then use the questions involving two negative addends and subtracting a negative to discuss how these cases differ. Finish by assigning the remaining multiple-choice items for guided or independent practice.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete these integer questions?

Watch for students adding the absolute values without considering signs, especially in items such as 3 + -7 and 19 + (-6). Students may also treat subtraction as ordinary addition, reverse the sign when subtracting a negative, or miss that -10 + 10 equals zero. Ask them to rewrite subtraction of a negative as addition of its opposite before choosing an answer.

How do I assign and grade this negative-integer worksheet?

On Wayground, you can assign Adding Subtracting Negative Integers as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz. It includes a complete answer key for all 13 multiple-choice questions, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable format also gives schools an option for reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this worksheet for students who need support with integer operations?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or increase the font size so the signed-number expressions and answer choices are easier to scan. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when that supports access to the integer questions. These changes preserve the multiple-choice format while making the expressions more readable.

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