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Addition and Subtraction of Negative Numbers

11 questions

6th - 6th Grade

Mathematics

This Grade 6 mathematics worksheet gives students focused practice adding and subtracting negative numbers through 11 multiple-choice questions. The items include one-step integer expressions, such as subtracting a negative or combining positive and negative values, along with multi-step expressions containing three or four integers. Students select the value that correctly represents each expression, using sign rules and careful calculation. The worksheet supports fluency with integer operations and helps teachers check whether students can maintain accuracy as expressions become more complex. It is useful for independent practice, a class review, homework, or a quick assessment after instruction on signed numbers. This free printable worksheet includes a complete answer key, making it convenient to distribute and review in a Grade 6 math setting.

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Addition and Subtraction of Negative Numbers

Total questions: 11

Name
Class
Date
1.
25 - (-4)  
a)
21
b)
-29
c)
29
d)
-21
2.
 -2 - (-8)
a)
6
b)
-6
c)
-10
d)
10
3.
6 + (-8) 
a)
-2
b)
2
c)
-14
d)
14
4.
-9 + (-7)
a)
16
b)
2
c)
-2
d)
-16
5.
(-63) + 49 
a)
14
b)
-14
c)
-112
d)
112
6.
-12 + (-4) + 9
a)
25
b)
-25
c)
-16
d)
-7
7.
-2 + 5 - (-1)
a)
-8
b)
4
c)
6
d)
-2
8.
7 + 5 + (-2)
a)
10
b)
0
c)
12
d)
-2
9.
-7 - 2
a)
-9
b)
9
c)
5
d)
-5
10.
-2 - 7 + 15
a)
6
b)
-6
c)
-24
d)
24
11.
-5 + (-7) - (-10) + 6
a)
-4
b)
16
c)
4
d)
-16
Answer Key

Addition and Subtraction of Negative Numbers

Total questions: 11

1.
c) 29
2.
a) 6
3.
a) -2
4.
d) -16
5.
b) -14
6.
d) -7
7.
b) 4
8.
a) 10
9.
a) -9
10.
a) 6
11.
c) 4

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What does this worksheet cover?

This Grade 6 worksheet covers adding and subtracting negative numbers in 11 multiple-choice integer expressions. Students solve one-step problems such as subtracting a negative and multi-step expressions with several positive and negative terms, building accuracy with signed-number operations and evaluating answer choices.

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

Introduce the worksheet by modeling how the sign of each term affects an addition or subtraction expression, then solve one item aloud while identifying each operation in order. Have students explain why an answer choice is correct, especially for expressions such as -12 + (-4) + 9 or -5 + (-7) - (-10) + 6, before assigning the remaining multiple-choice questions for guided or independent practice.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this worksheet?

Watch for students treating subtraction of a negative as subtraction rather than converting it to addition, as in 25 - (-4) or -2 - (-8). In the multi-step items, students may combine terms out of order, lose a negative sign, or choose a distractor based on an intermediate result instead of completing the full expression.

How do I assign and grade this worksheet?

On Wayground, you can assign this negative-number worksheet as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz containing the same 11 multiple-choice questions. It includes a complete answer key, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The PDF option also supports schools that want to reduce screen time for integer-operation practice.

How can I differentiate this worksheet for my students?

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, while keeping the one-step and multi-step integer questions intact.

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