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Adding Negative Numbers

Practice adding negative numbers using number lines and simple equations.

Grade 3 Math Number SenseIntegers and Rational NumbersAdding Negative Numbers
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.NS.A.1.B

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mathgrade 3negative numbersintegersaddition
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Adding Negative Numbers

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the number lines to help you visualize the addition of negative numbers.

1. Start at 0 and move 3 units to the left. You are at  .

0123456-1-2-3

2. Start at -2 and move 4 units to the right. You are at  .

01234-1-2-3

3. -5 + 2 =  

4. 3 + (-7) =  

5. -1 + (-4) =  

6. The temperature was 5 degrees Celsius. It dropped by 8 degrees. What is the new temperature?

7. A submarine is 10 feet below sea level. It dives down another 5 feet. What is its new depth?

8. Which expression is equal to -3?

a

2 + 5

b

-1 + (-2)

c

4 + (-1)

d

-5 + 2